Ep.20 Unveiling the Vital yet Underutilized Aspect of Achieving Our Goals
08/17/23 • 35 min
Welcome to the third and final episode of our three-part series on Goals.
In the first episode, we delved into the significance of having a compelling reason that drives us to persist even when faced with obstacles and a lack of motivation. We discussed the power of focusing on the person we aspire to become, as opposed to short-term and isolated projects. By anchoring our goals in our identity, we substantially enhance our potential for continuous progress.
We stressed the importance of forming the habit of consistently defining and working towards our goals. This habit, where one goal's completion ushers in the next, acts as a catalyst for our growth journey.
In the previous episode, we explored the four stages of goal-setting that we can follow to attain our ambitions and shape our identity:
1. **Imagination or Dreaming**
2. **Planning**
3. **Execution**
4. **Progress Tracking**
We emphasized the significance of not skipping steps or altering their sequence to maximize the likelihood of achieving our desired outcomes.
There are two types of goals we can set, always keeping in mind that our objective is personal improvement:
1. **Habit Goals** - those daily-life incorporations we desire.
2. **Achievement Goals** - specific accomplishments we aim for.
In this final episode, we'll delve into the most pivotal aspect of success regarding goal achievement and ongoing progress.
Often, people lack a structured system for tracking their progress. Failing to do this regularly and with frequency results in forgetting goals, neglecting necessary adjustments (time, resources, steps, tasks, motivation), and neglecting whether the goal remains relevant or essential. Worst of all, they fail to acknowledge and celebrate incremental successes. These small victories trigger dopamine release in the brain, reinforcing positive associations with actions, even when challenging, thus keeping us on track.
We recommend:
1. Daily Review
2. Weekly Review
3. End-of-Goal Review (for Achievement Goals) or Scheduled Date Review (for Habit Goals)
What we focus on, grows.
Regularly review your goals, and watch your progress accelerate.
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Welcome to the third and final episode of our three-part series on Goals.
In the first episode, we delved into the significance of having a compelling reason that drives us to persist even when faced with obstacles and a lack of motivation. We discussed the power of focusing on the person we aspire to become, as opposed to short-term and isolated projects. By anchoring our goals in our identity, we substantially enhance our potential for continuous progress.
We stressed the importance of forming the habit of consistently defining and working towards our goals. This habit, where one goal's completion ushers in the next, acts as a catalyst for our growth journey.
In the previous episode, we explored the four stages of goal-setting that we can follow to attain our ambitions and shape our identity:
1. **Imagination or Dreaming**
2. **Planning**
3. **Execution**
4. **Progress Tracking**
We emphasized the significance of not skipping steps or altering their sequence to maximize the likelihood of achieving our desired outcomes.
There are two types of goals we can set, always keeping in mind that our objective is personal improvement:
1. **Habit Goals** - those daily-life incorporations we desire.
2. **Achievement Goals** - specific accomplishments we aim for.
In this final episode, we'll delve into the most pivotal aspect of success regarding goal achievement and ongoing progress.
Often, people lack a structured system for tracking their progress. Failing to do this regularly and with frequency results in forgetting goals, neglecting necessary adjustments (time, resources, steps, tasks, motivation), and neglecting whether the goal remains relevant or essential. Worst of all, they fail to acknowledge and celebrate incremental successes. These small victories trigger dopamine release in the brain, reinforcing positive associations with actions, even when challenging, thus keeping us on track.
We recommend:
1. Daily Review
2. Weekly Review
3. End-of-Goal Review (for Achievement Goals) or Scheduled Date Review (for Habit Goals)
What we focus on, grows.
Regularly review your goals, and watch your progress accelerate.
Follow me on Social
Strasburg Coaching on Facebook
@madstrascoach on Instagram
@madstrascoach on TikTok
Previous Episode
Ep.19 The 4 Phases to Set Goals that DO Work
This is the second episode of a three-part series on Goals.
In the last episode, we discussed the importance of having a compelling reason that motivates us to persist even when faced with obstacles and a lack of motivation.
We emphasized that the best approach is to focus on who we want to become rather than just isolated and short-term projects. By using our identity as a foundation for setting goals, we significantly increase our chances of continuous progress.
We highlighted the significance of developing the habit of defining and working on our goals consistently. Completing one goal and moving on to another routinely helps propel our growth.
In this episode, we explore the four phases of goal-setting that we can follow to achieve what we aspire to become:
1. Imagine or Dream
2. Plan
3. Execute
4. Track Progress (Tracking or Evaluation)
We discuss the importance of not skipping steps or altering their order to enhance the likelihood of achieving our desires.
We cover the two types of goals we can set, always keeping in mind that the objective is to focus on our identity and becoming better individuals - better parents, better professionals, better friends, neighbors, and church members, which are:
1. Habit Goals - something we wish to incorporate into our daily lives.
2. Achievement Goals - specific targets we want to reach.
In the next episode, we will discuss the most crucial aspect of success regarding goal achievement and continuous progress. Stay tuned!
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Next Episode
Ep.21 An Open Coversation about Money with Youth and Young Adults' Life Coach Mara Sundwall
Episode Summary
In this week's special episode, I sit down with Mara Sundwall, an exceptional life coach who specializes in empowering youth and young adults.
Mara discusses her own journey in developing financial understanding and shares how she applies this wisdom in her coaching practice.
She has used these principles and her personal lessons to guide her own children and has had a transformative impact on other young individuals.
During the conversation, we discussed the unique blend of intellect, insight, and compassionate listening that she brings to her clients during their coaching sessions. Listeners will also get to hear as we talk about the significant changes Mara's coaching has had on my family's lives.
For more information and resources about Mara's approach and how to work with her, check out Mara’s website, Uplight Coaching.
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