Ep. 94 What’s Missing From Your New Year’s Goals (AND WHY IT MATTERS)
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori Doddy
Release Date: 01/30/2025
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori Doddy
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info_outlineDoes it feel like your New Year’s goals are already slipping through your fingers? You’re not alone, and it’s not your fault. Most goals fail because we’re missing three key pieces that make all the difference.
In this episode, we’ll dive into why traditional goal-setting doesn’t work. I’ll share those three missing pieces, and I’ll explain what you need to focus on instead to create sustainable success.
I’ll share insights from experts like Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson, Simon Sinek, and James Clear, plus lessons I’ve learned from my own journey and coaching experience.
If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and build a system that actually works, this episode is for you.
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