Chicago Booth Review Podcast What do you want to achieve in 2025?
Dec 25, 2024
Ayelet Fishbach, a motivation expert and author, teams up with Katy Milkman, a behavioral change authority from Wharton, to dive into achieving goals for 2025. They unpack practical strategies for staying motivated and overcoming obstacles, discussing a four-step framework for managing overwhelming goals. The duo also navigates the balance between personal ambitions and parenting duties, tackling 'mommy guilt.' With insights on social norms and self-reflection, they offer a roadmap for transforming aspirations into reality.
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Goal Setting Framework
- Start by deciding what you want to achieve and create a plan to get there.
- Monitor your progress, learn from feedback, and consider how this goal fits with your other goals.
Leveraging Fresh Starts
- Look for moments that feel like a fresh start, such as a new week, birthday, or return from vacation.
- Use these moments to set goals and begin working towards them with renewed motivation.
Overcoming Procrastination
- Avoid procrastination by setting firm commitments and using commitment devices like deadlines and penalties.
- Websites like stick.com and Beeminder can help enforce these commitments.
