Episode 42 | Goal Setting & Habits

It doesn’t matter the time of year, it’s always a good time to talk about goals and habits. Our New Year’s energy wore off months ago, and we are headed into summer - which is a notoriously bad time for starting and maintaining habits. So, as the weather heats up and we lose the regular school day routines, we are revisiting the topic with new energy.   Episode highlights: SMART Goals vs. the STARS Framework Implementation Intentions and the Habit Loop 8 Behavior Change Strategies   Helpful Links: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg Atomic Habits by James Clear How to Change by Katy Milkman Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin Episode 37 | Developing the Habit of Creativity   The Four Q’s Question: What is a behavior change strategy that you currently use? Or what one do you want to try?   Quest: Try one of the behavior change strategies with a habit you are working on.   Quality Creativity: The Reddit Group: Get Motivated Buddies. It’s a creative way to find an accountability partner. It’s an online community that helps you pair up with someone with similar habit goals.   Quote: “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing, that’s why we  recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 42: Goal Setting & Habits   And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠