How to make resolutions you'll keep

In this engaging discussion, Alison Aubrey, an NPR correspondent with over 20 years of health reporting, unfolds the secrets to sticking to your New Year's resolutions. She introduces the SMART goal framework, emphasizing the importance of making goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Listeners learn how to uncover their core motivations using techniques like the 'five whys' and the value of tracking progress. Aubrey also tackles the challenges of managing distractions and email overload while promoting focused intentional goal-setting.