Goal Setting Journey

Goal setting is the process of deciding what you want to accomplish and devising a plan to achieve the desired results.

I remember thinking that this was the year I would finally figure out this whole goal setting process and by the end of the year goal setting would have become easier and a regular part of my life. Well, I haven't quite had the results I had anticipated and yet I have learned some very important lessons along the way.

A big part of my resistance to setting goals was my perception of the structure, hard work and a lack of excitement required to stay on track and succeed. I also know that I never really realized the benefits that can come from not always succeeding.  Not reaching our goals can provide greater gifts and ultimate success in unexpected ways than actually completing the goal itself. And yet without setting goals and attempting to complete those goals, nothing is gained.

One of my biggest take aways this year when if comes to goal setting is I need to have some balance when determining what my goals are going to be. I'm not someone that can continually check off the same boxes year after year. In order to be successful at consistently checking those boxes, I also need goals that are fun and feed my creative side while still providing meaning and purpose.

When I think about setting goals I still find the process to be a little bit scary. Although I now feel better equipped to plan and execute the goals I set for myself as well as a bit of excitement for where the journey will take me.

Failure is an amazing bonus, but only if you take the time to reflect and learn from the experience.   


Namaste,

Michele Ward




















Goal setting is the process of deciding what you want to accomplish and devising a plan to achieve the result you desire.