Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Who You’ll Be This Year: Values, Goals, and a Different Kind of Resolution
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Jan 5, 2026 
Joined by Dr. Rick Hanson, a clinical psychologist and author specializing in practical neuroscience, the conversation dives into why traditional resolutions often fail. They emphasize the importance of identifying authentic values over mere outcomes. The duo explores how perceived 'shoulds' can distort personal values and discuss techniques to clarify what truly matters. Strategies include examining admired figures for inspiration and using creative exercises like writing a letter from your future self to define goals. Tune in for insights on translating values into actionable behaviors!
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Values Are The True North
- Values are your current answer to “what do I want my life to be about?”
- Connecting to values gives behavior direction and makes life more meaningful.
Four Levels From Identity To Outcome
- There are four levels: values, goals, behavior, outcomes, ordered from identity to result.
- Focusing on outcomes or behavior without values undermines lasting change.
Start With 'Be' Not 'Have'
- Start from being the person you want to be, then act, then obtain results (be→do→have).
- Cultivate states of being that are intrinsically valuable and they will foster effective action.
