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Why New Year’s Resolutions Usually Fail and How You Can Succeed Instead
From Making Math Moments That Matter · Hosted by Kyle Pearce
Episode summary
In this episode of Making Math Moments That Matter: This episode is our first episode of the year 2023. What better topic to dig into than goal setting now that you may have set your New Year's Resolution for this new calendar year - be it personal or professional. We’ll dig into some of the reasons why your resolutions of years past may have failed and what you can do to increase the probability that the goal you set for yourself this year will not only be worthwhile, but one that you can position yourself to actually…
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This episode is our first episode of the year 2023. What better topic to dig into than goal setting now that you may have set your New Year's Resolution for this new calendar year - be it personal or professional. We’ll dig into some of the reasons why your resolutions of years past may have failed and what you can do to increase the probability that the goal you set for yourself this year will not only be worthwhile, but one that you can position yourself to actually achieve! You’ll Learn: Why most people fail at achieving their resolutions; How to avoid the common mistakes around creating a resolution or goal; How to use OKRs to achieve the goals you set for yourself personally or professionally; and,How to craft goals for your classroom and/or school improvement programs. Resources: 16 Reasons Why New Year's Resolutions Fail - Life Hack.org Top 3 Reasons Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail - Forbes How To Start The School Year Off Right Measure What Matters [Book] - John Doerr District Leader Resources: The Make Math Moments District Planning Workbook [First 3 pages] Learn About Our District Improvement Program Are you a district mathematics leader interested in crafting a mathematics professional learning plan that will transform your district mathematics program forever? Book a time to chat with us! Other Useful Resources and Supports: Make Math Moments Framework [Blog Article] Make Math Moments Problem-Based Lessons & Units Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! We’ve partnered with them to help bring more collaborative learning into classrooms. Whether you’re supporting one class or math instruction across multiple schools, find the right way to get started at wipebook.com/mathmoments. Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don’t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.