Setting Goals and New Year Resolutions

Hey there. If you like the show I would love to get your feedback and give you a shoutout. Bye for now. Dr RoccoI recorded this episode around New Year’s Day 2026, because it’s that season when everybody’s talking about resolutions—and we all know how often those get broken. So I wanted to connect New Year’s resolutions to something I work with a lot as a leadership coach: goal setting, because that’s really how change becomes practical.For me, goals usually begin when I realize my current reality isn’t matching my values—your values are the “why.” Then I walk through the SMART approach: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timed, and I stress the importance of pairing long-term goals with short-term milestones so you build momentum and stay honest.And the big thing—the thing that makes or breaks it—is accountability. Weekly check-ins, journaling, quarterly markers… all helpful. But the best tool is an accountability partner—someone you trust to keep you on track. I share my three goals for 2026, recommend trying fruit for dessert, and I close with a reminder inspired by Van Gogh: do the thing you love, even if no one’s paying attention—because life is not a dress rehearsal.Support the showFeel free to visit my website https://www.neaccoaching.com/podcast