102. Crush Your 2025 Goals: Insights from Goal Setting Expert, Caroline Adams Miller

In this empowering episode, Brenda sits down with Caroline Adams Miller, an expert in positive psychology and goal setting. Known for her pioneering work in grit, success, and happiness, Caroline shares insights from her newly released book, 'Big Goals: The Science of Setting Them, Achieving Them, and Creating Your Best Life.' The episode delves into Caroline's background, goal setting theory, the importance of evidence-based practices, and the unique challenges women face in setting and achieving big goals. Caroline introduces her BRIDGE framework as a superior alternative to the outdated SMART goals and emphasizes the significance of supportive female relationships through the practice of 'ampliship.' This conversation is rich with actionable strategies and insights, making it a must-listen for those looking to set and achieve transformative goals. Key topics: Why traditional goal setting might be holding you back The limitations of traditional SMART goals What you need to know about gender differences in goal setting How to aim higher with the BRIDGE framework The power of grit, resilience, and uplifting other women How to set goals that truly align with your best life About Caroline Adams Miller: For over three decades, Caroline Adams Miller has been a pioneer with her groundbreaking work in the areas of the science of goal setting, grit, happiness, and success. She is recognized as one of the world’s leading positive psychology experts on this research and how it can be applied to one’s life and work for maximum transformation. She is the author of nine books, including My Name is Caroline, Getting Grit, Positively Caroline and Creating Your Best Life, which the "father of Positive Psychology," Dr. Martin Seligman, lauded in Flourish as "adding a major missing piece" to the world of goal setting. She is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard University and attained one of the first 32 degrees in the world in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Connect with Caroline Adams Miller: Book: Big Goals: The Science of Setting Them, Achieving Them, and Creating Your Best Life Get your copy: Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/big-goals-the-science-of-setting-them-achieving-them-and-creating-your-best-life/9781394273317.html Amazon: https://a.co/d/3YnKwqL Book Website: www.biggoals.com Caroline’s Website: www.carolinemiller.com Instagram: @carolineadamsmiller Connect with Brenda: Instagram: @_brendajasmin Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/ Brenda’s website: www.brendajasmin.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/ Original music composed by Leah Hidalgo www.leahhidalgo.com