The ability to set goals and achieve them is a power that not many people have the knowledge to obtain. Whether it be New Year’s resolutions or goals set for us in our education or career, we can develop an apathy towards these goals as we continuously struggle to meet them. This struggle and adversity are all part of the process; check in to Research Conversations today to hear how you can identify and plan ahead to move past these barriers that keep you from achieving your goals.

In today’s episode, join Eve Miller, Ph.D., Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, Kim Yaris, M.ED, Researcher at FranklinCovey Education, and Jennifer Chevalier, ED.D, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education as they discuss how planning ahead and a good dose of hope can guide you on a path to not just goal setting but goal achievement. You won’t want to miss out on this intriguing and insightful episode!

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Guests: Eve Miller, Ph.D., Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education

Kim Yaris, M.ED, Researcher at FranklinCovey Education

Jennifer Chevalier, ED.D, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:08) Introduction

(01:09 - 03:31) Breaking Down the Problem

(03:32 - 07:55) Confusing Optimism for Hope

(07:56 - 09:46) The Opposite of Hope

(09:47 - 12:21) Goals are a Jungle Gym

(12:22 - 17:16) Managing Feelings in Adversity

(17:17 - 18:10) Closing