Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson How to Make 2026 a Year You’ll Love
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Jan 12, 2026 Dive into the fascinating world of personal values and their impact on our lives! Discover how to identify your core values and effectively transform them into actionable goals. Learn about the psychology behind motivation and the importance of creating a supportive environment for change. Rick shares insights on cultivating a warm inner climate, while Forrest emphasizes the power of self-belief. Plus, practical tips on tracking progress and overcoming obstacles ensure you stay on track to create a fulfilling year!
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Values Over Yearly Outcomes
- Values are compass-like directions that should guide monthly goals and weekly behaviors rather than year-long outcomes.
- Focusing on goals and daily behaviors increases competence and reduces outcome-based anxiety.
Break Years Into Months And Weeks
- Break big yearly aims into monthly projects and weekly process goals to avoid procrastination.
- Review weekly actions and pick one small daily behavior that aligns with your value.
Motivation Depends On Context
- Motivation is context dependent and thrives when autonomy, competence, and relatedness are supported.
- Design environments to check those three boxes to sustain intrinsic motivation.
