In this episode, we explore the impact of New Year's resolutions on career development. We discuss two types of resolutions: approach-oriented goals that focus on growth and empowerment and avoidance-oriented goals that address obstacles and roadblocks. We also share insights on the effectiveness of combining both types for a balanced approach. We delve into the concept of one-word resolutions, where individuals choose a word that resonates with their career or life aspirations. We wanted to highlight the power of hope in goal setting and reference a study by Charles R. Snyder in positive psychology. Join us as we nudge you toward initiating small, immediate actions to integrate your guiding word, setting a tone of intention and impact for your career journey.

Episode highlights:
(2:32 ) What creates an impactful resolution?
(4:13 ) Approach-oriented resolutions and examples
(9:35 ) Introduction to avoidance-oriented resolutions
(10:36 ) Statistic on success rates for positive and negative goal-seeking
(12:43 ) Personal reflections on avoidance-oriented resolutions
(14:00 ) The effectiveness of a balanced approach
(16:45 ) Introduction to one-word resolutions
(17:19 ) Importance of hope in goal setting
(20:54 ) Integrating approach and avoidance resolutions
(22:51 ) Transforming one-word resolutions into actionable steps
(25:31 ) Action steps for listeners
(27:49 ) Outro

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