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A promise you make to yourself to do or change something.
resolution
A small, achievable target you plan to reach soon (like one week or one month).
short-term goal
A feeling of worry or nervousness that can make it hard to focus or act.
anxiety
Help, encouragement, or care you get from friends, family, or others.
social support
The belief that you can do something or succeed at a task.
self-efficacy
Something that feels big, scary, or difficult to start.
daunting
Wanting to achieve a lot; having big goals or dreams.
ambitious
Having a friend or partner who helps and supports you while you work toward a goal.
buddy system
Clear and exact; showing exactly what should be done (opposite of vague).
specific
A bigger target that takes more time and steps to reach (like a year or more).
long-term goal
Letting yourself move on after making a mistake instead of being harsh or mean to yourself.
self-forgiveness
The inner strength you use to keep doing something even when it's hard.
willpower
The things that are most important to you right now; what you choose to do first.
Priorities
A repeating pattern where one bad thing leads to another bad thing, making the problem worse.
vicious cycle
What does the speaker suggest about the number of goals you should set?
One to three goals
What does the speaker say about social media?
. It can be a good way to find social support
What does the speaker call people who try to make you feel bad about improving yourself?
Nasty people who feel uncomfortable
What does the speaker suggest you do with your goals?
Share them with friends and family
Not clear or specific; hard to understand exactly what someone means.
vague
According to the text, what should you do if friends try to shame you about your goals?
Consider getting new friends
What are the three main reasons people have trouble keeping their New Year's resolutions?
Too many resolutions, too vague, too difficult
What does the speaker suggest instead of having a vague goal like "be healthier"?
Set one small specific goal at a time
According to the text, what can increase anxiety, cortisol, and heart rate?
Lack of social support
What does the speaker suggest you should do if you slip up on your resolution?
Practice self-forgiveness
According to the text, what percentage of Americans who make New Year's resolutions will succeed?
8%