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SMART Resolutions

2023-12-27 Mama Minimalist

A New Year’s resolution is a tool that helps us become the best possible versions of ourselves. And yet research finds most people abandon their resolutions by February.

Many New Year’s resolutions fail because they’re too broad, too lofty, and not at all time-sensitive. On today’s show we set ourselves up for resolution success by applying the 5 components of SMART goals to our 2024 aspirations.

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[2:00] What do the statistics say? Here’s just how many resolutions fail, and when

[4:30] How to use the SMART acronym to improve your own 2024 resolution

[7:30] Taking 4 of the most common new years resolutions and making them better

[12:00] Got a sustainability goal on your mind? Stephanie’s best thoughts

[19:00] 6 research-backed tips for making your resolution stick

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[4:00] 70% of the U.S. economy is driven by consumer spending. We citizens control the market!

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Hello there, I’m Stephanie. I live a crazy, beautiful life as a full-time wife, blogger + mother to two spirited daughters. I’m on a mission to simplify eco-friendly living so as to greater enjoy life’s sweeter moments.

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