Welcome back to Edu of Steps, powered by Laddering Your Success, where we help you navigate life, learning, and leveling up. In this episode, host Olay, along with Dr. Jamarc Crawford and Festus Amoye, dive into the topic of New Year's resolutions that stick, especially for teens. They break down goal setting with the 'Be-Know-Do' method: who you need to be, what you need to know, and what you need to do to turn resolutions into meaningful changes.

The episode provides real insights on setting SMART goals, creating effective plans, and finding support systems. If you're a teen looking to make this year's resolutions last, this episode is a must-watch!

00:00 - Intro

00:14 - The Reality of New Year's Resolutions

02:14 - The Importance of Self-Compassion

02:56 - Teens and the Pressure of Resolutions

06:05 - Comparison vs. Purpose-Driven Goals

14:05 - The Science Behind Effective Goal Setting

16:32 - The Power of Implementation Intentions

18:38 - Discussion on Implementation Intentions

22:23 - SMART Goals for Teens

26:03 - Executing Goals with Excellence

26:12 - Steps to Achieve SMART Goals

29:02 - Importance of Goal Buddies

31:12 - Final Thoughts and Reflections

40:06 - Conclusion and Call to Action

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