New Year, True You: Setting Goals Based on Desire and Feelings, Not Just Resolutions
Happy New Year ! As we step into another 365-day journey around the sun, let’s talk about something that’s as traditional as fireworks on New Year's Eve – setting goals. But wait, before you start scribbling down the same ol’ resolutions like losing weight or saving money, let’s hit pause. What if this year, we set goals based not just on what we want to do, but on how we want to feel and what we truly desire?
Sounds revolutionary? You bet it is. It’s like choosing the adventure you really want, not the one you think you should have.
Ditch the Checklist, Embrace Your Desires
First things first, let’s scrap that typical resolution checklist. Yes, even the one that’s been copied and pasted for the last five years. This year, it’s all about tuning into your deepest desires. What sets your soul on fire? What makes you feel alive? Is it connection, adventure, peace, or maybe a cocktail of all three?
Feeling it Out
Imagine how you want to feel when you wake up in the morning. Energized? Fulfilled? Serene? Your goals should be a ladder to those feelings. If traveling makes you feel free and alive, maybe your goal is to plan a trip to a place that has always intrigued you. If painting brings you peace, why not set a goal to create something once a week?
The Art of Being Realistic
Let’s get real – goals need to be achievable. Dreaming of becoming a rock star overnight? Cool dream, tough reality. Instead, how about learning a new song on the guitar each month? Small steps lead to big journeys.
Putting it into Action
1. Vision Board Magic: Create a vision board that reflects your desired feelings and dreams. It’s like arts and crafts with a purpose.
2. Journaling Your Journey: Write down how you want to feel and what will help you get there. Your journal is your roadmap.
3. Check-in with Yourself: Regularly ask yourself, “Does this goal still resonate with how I want to feel?” It’s okay to course-correct.
The Real Deal
Setting goals based on your desires and feelings is like choosing to dance to your own rhythm instead of following the beat of someone else’s drum. It’s personal, it’s powerful, and it’s a game changer.
So, as we roll into this new year, let’s make a toast to goals that honor our true selves. To dreams that make us feel alive, and to a journey that’s authentically ours. Need a co-pilot on this ride? I’m just a message away.
Here’s to a year of living, feeling, and thriving on our own terms.
Let's make some magic happen,
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