Why do people set goals at the New Year? In this episode, students learn why January is the perfect time to reflect, set goals, and build small habits that lead to big growth.

This kid-friendly podcast explains what research says about goal setting, why small steps work best, and how students can set short-term and long-term goals they can actually achieve in school and life.

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