In this episode, you learn the results of a large research study that validated exactly what type of goals are most successfully achieved and why.
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Resources:

"The Science of Setting Goals That Last". "SuperAge.com". Link: https://superage.com/the-science-of-setting-goals-that-last/

"The performance and psychological effects of goal setting in
sport: A systematic review and meta-analysis". INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY. 2024, VOL. 17, NO. 2, 1050–1078. Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/1750984X.2022.2116723?needAccess=true

9 Affirmations for Process-Based Goal Achievement. These affirmations are aligned with research on self-efficacy, self-regulation, and adaptive goal pursuit:

1. I focus on actions I can practice, not outcomes I can’t control.
2. Each repetition strengthens my confidence and capability.
3. Feedback is information, not a judgment of my worth.
4. I adjust my approach based on what I observe, not what I fear.
5. Consistency comes from reducing friction, not increasing pressure.
6. My progress is built through execution, not self-criticism.
7. Setbacks teach me how to refine my process.
8. I trust small, repeatable actions to create lasting change.
9. I am becoming my own coach—calm, curious, and responsive.

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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected].
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Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Audacity, Soften, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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Keywords: outcome_goals, process_goals, goal_achievement, 
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