Have You Reflected On Your Goals Lately?

We're halfway through the year now and I've got a question for you: Have you reflected on your goals lately? This is one significant factor when it comes to people succeeding at their New Year's Resolutions or goals set after the New Year.  We set it, then forget about it.  

Don't be that person.

Look back at the goals you've set and ask yourself if you're still alligned with them.  Do they still challenge you, but also bring you joy? 

Are you looking at your goals and you're frustrated because you haven't crossed that finish line? If so, you're not alone.  When we have a fixed mindset, that's all the high-achievers focus on: The achievement, accolade or completion of the task.

When you focus on the ending, you miss the journey and growth you're currently on. Reading the end of the story or watching the end of a movie doesn't give you the same impact that when you watch it completely.  You aren't as emotionally drawn to the characters or the outcome.  You don't see all the characters had to endure to taste that victory.  So, don't do that to yourself.  Don't rob yourself of that growth.

Embrace the journey on the way to finishing your goals.  

Once you've reflected on your goals and ensured they are still aligned to your dream, then check your habits.  Are your habits helping you complete your goals or are they hurting you?

As Dr. Gina Cleo says in the most recent podcast episode, "Ideally, you want to do one habit at a time." 

We don't want to overload our system to many changes at the same time because our brains our built for survival, not growth.  So, focus on one habit and work on it until you have autononmy, then start the next one. 

Are you struggling with your goals and habits this year?

Newest Podcast Episode

Some of you may have seen that I haven't posted podcast episodes in awhile.  I've been dealing with a lot and struggling to get back on track with a regular schedule.  You can expect to start seeing episodes air again on the regular.  

I have not forgotten any of you and the impact that this podcast has on us.

You can check out the latest podcast episode here.

Journal Prompt of the Week

Are you running to something, or from something? What do you think that something is?

Thank you for taking the time to read this! Let me know if you have any thoughts or questions.

Choose to Live, Love & Grow

-Matt