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Being Well · January 12, 2026 · 1h 11m

How to Make 2026 a Year You’ll Love

Dr. Rick Hanson, Forrest Hanson

Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson explore how to put core values into action in the new year. They discuss identifying authentic values, translating them into goals and daily behaviors, and reducing focus on outcomes we don't control. Key insights come from Self-Determination Theory, the importance of a warmer inner climate, and practical tools for environment design, scheduling, and social accountability.

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Applying Self-Determination Theory to Goal Setting08:50
Forrest explains how Self-Determination Theory's emphasis on autonomy, competence, and relatedness helps identify authentic values and translate them into goals while reducing focus on outcomes we don't control.
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Highlights

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Motivation is Context-Dependent16:00
They emphasize that motivation is not a fixed trait but depends on environment, situation, and context.
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Updating Self-Concept to Align with New Behaviors41:15
They discuss how our self-concept shapes behavior and how to update it to support desired changes.
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Environment Design and Social Accountability as Practical Tools34:20
They recommend using environment design, scheduling, and social accountability to turn values into concrete behaviors.
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Editorial

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Cultivating a Warmer Inner Climate34:20
Dr. Rick shares how to create a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself as part of the change process.
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