Financial Feminist 207. The Science-Backed Method for Goal Setting (No, it's not SMART goals!) with Caroline Adams Miller
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Jan 13, 2025 Caroline Adams Miller, a global expert in positive psychology and goal-setting, joins to challenge traditional methods and unveil smart, evidence-based strategies for achieving big goals. Discover the difference between performance and learning goals, and learn how to cultivate a supportive community that empowers women. Explore innovative techniques that prioritize individual aspirations over outdated frameworks like SMART goals. Caroline also reflects on the importance of grit and resilience in overcoming personal and systemic challenges.
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Positive Psychology Defined
- Positive psychology studies human flourishing in individuals, institutions, and communities.
- It focuses on amplifying the good and understanding what makes people thrive.
Success Without Grit
- Caroline Adams Miller achieved success in academics and athletics but lacked grit.
- She developed grit while recovering from bulimia, demonstrating resilience and pursuing a meaningful goal.
Systemic Barriers to Grit
- Societal systems often discourage women's ambition and grit.
- "Dude podcasts" offer unrelatable role models and hinder women's self-efficacy.
