State of Wellbeing, a podcast from South Dakota State University
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63 episodes
1 week ago
State of Wellbeing is a holistic well-being podcast to support the SDSU campus community as we strive to be a growing, high-performing, and healthy university. Episodes will cover a variety of topics from all dimensions of wellness. Whether you’re interested in managing stress and anxiety, improving study skills, or learning how to build better health habits, this podcast aims to address it all. Episodes will feature meaningful conversations with expert guests who will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and helpful resources to improve your health and well-being.
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State of Wellbeing is a holistic well-being podcast to support the SDSU campus community as we strive to be a growing, high-performing, and healthy university. Episodes will cover a variety of topics from all dimensions of wellness. Whether you’re interested in managing stress and anxiety, improving study skills, or learning how to build better health habits, this podcast aims to address it all. Episodes will feature meaningful conversations with expert guests who will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and helpful resources to improve your health and well-being.
State of Wellbeing, a podcast from South Dakota State University
34 minutes
1 week ago
Goal Setting and Motivation
In this episode of State of Wellbeing, host Caitlin Walters sits down with Jake Heidenreich, Fitness and Aquatics Coordinator at the Miller Wellness Center, to explore practical strategies for setting and achieving goals—just in time for the New Year. Jake shares insights on creating realistic, sustainable resolutions and explains why motivation matters. Whether you’re planning a fitness journey or simply looking to improve your wellbeing, this conversation offers actionable tips to help you stay on track and thrive throughout the year.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define instrinsic and extrinsic motivation and identify examples of each.
2. Identify practical techniques for building habits and maintaining accountability.
3. Evaluate common reasons why New Year's resolutions fail and propose strategies to overcome these challenges.
Processing Questions:
1. What is the difference between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation, and why is it important to have a balance of both?
2. What are some effective ways to maintain accountability when working toward a goal?
3. Why is it important to give yourself grace when you fall off track, and how can reframing setbacks help you stay committed?
State of Wellbeing, a podcast from South Dakota State University
State of Wellbeing is a holistic well-being podcast to support the SDSU campus community as we strive to be a growing, high-performing, and healthy university. Episodes will cover a variety of topics from all dimensions of wellness. Whether you’re interested in managing stress and anxiety, improving study skills, or learning how to build better health habits, this podcast aims to address it all. Episodes will feature meaningful conversations with expert guests who will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and helpful resources to improve your health and well-being.
