# 49 – Setting Goals In The New Year with Dr. Michael Hersh

Did you make any New Year’s resolutions for 2024? Are you already doubting your ability to keep up with them?

It’s not uncommon for people to struggle with maintaining these resolutions because the goals may lack a deep-rooted belief. In this episode of Doctor’s Living Deliberately, Dr. Michael Hersh and Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma share their perspectives on the intricacies of goal-setting, emphasizing the crucial importance of our “Why” behind our resolutions.

They shed light on intentional living, guiding us on how to craft a more meaningful life by identifying and pursuing goals that truly resonate. They also discuss the common pitfall of succumbing to the arrival fallacy when setting goals and underscore the importance of finding contentment in the present moment while actively working towards new aspirations. Tune in for valuable insights into overcoming resistance to goal-setting and uncover effective strategies to kickstart progress toward your dreams.

What you will learn:

  • Ways to start to become intentional about setting your goals
  • Why we all tend to resist setting goals
  • Steps to start moving toward your goals
  • The importance of celebrating your wins along the way

Featured:

  • Learn more about Dr. Michael Hersh’s program at Better Physician Life, including 1-to-1 physician coaching and the associated online course, by visiting his website HERE.  
  • Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma’s programs with Thought Work,MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.

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