Big goals are inspiring — but they can also feel overwhelming. This guide shows you how to break big goals into small steps, with science-backed strategies, real-life examples, and common pitfalls to avoid. Learn how small actions create momentum and lead to lasting success.
Breaking Big Goals Into Small Steps: The Key to Actually Achieving Them Read More »
Motivation fades, but accountability and reflection keep goals alive. In this guide, you’ll learn why these two practices are the secret sauce of goal achievement, plus simple ways to use them, common mistakes to avoid, and reflection prompts you can start today to stay on track.
Accountability and Reflection: The Secret Sauce of Goal Achievement Read More »
Most goals fail because they’re not aligned with our core values. This guide explains what values are, why they matter, and how to uncover your own. Discover practical exercises and examples to set meaningful goals that stick — plus a free worksheet to guide you.
How to Find Your Core Values (and Why They Matter for Goal Setting) Read More »
SMART goals give structure, HEART goals give meaning. This guide explains both frameworks, with real-life examples, pros and cons, and how to combine them. Discover which approach suits you best — and grab the free worksheet to set goals you’ll actually achieve.
SMART vs HEART Goals: Which Framework Works Best for You? Read More »
Most goals fail because they’re not anchored in purpose. This practical guide to goal setting with purpose will help you discover your values, choose the right framework, and break goals into simple steps you’ll actually achieve. Includes a free printable worksheet.
Goal Setting with Purpose: The Ultimate Guide to Goals That Stick Read More »
We set screen limits for kids but not for adults. Learn simple habits, tools, and mindful choices to create balance with technology.
Screen Time: Freedom for Adults, Boundaries for Kids — Where’s the Balance? Read More »
As we enter a new calendar year many of us take the opportunity to review the past year and set some goals for the year ahead. The internet and social media are filled with offers of free and paid goal setting systems and courses and links to the newest planner or journaling method to assure success in keeping our new year’s resolutions this time even though we may have failed in the past.
The K.I.S.S. Method for Goal Setting Read More »
I’m sure that I’m much busier today than I ever was but that doesn’t seem logical.
Is it all in the mind? Is it just my perspective from an older mind? Have I slowed down that much that I just feel busier these days?
Life feels busier the older I get Read More »
As we’ve learned from the last post about The Think, Feel, Act Cycle, all situations or circumstances are totally neutral until we start to think about them and create judgements about them. If something about a circumstance brings up fear in us that will often be more about us than the actual circumstance.
There is nothing to fear except fear itself Read More »
12 weeks ago I sat down and wrote out my goals of what I wanted to have achieved by the end of June this year. Yesterday I sat down and reviewed those goals – sadly, I hadn’t achieved a single one.
Setting and reviewing my goals. Read More »
I have always found that taking some sort of positive step, even the tiniest one, towards the problem can help lower my anxiety level. Doing something, even if it is just writing down a list of possible actions, gives me comfort in that I am actually doing something to solve the problem or prevent it from happening.
Do something positive instead of worrying. Action is the antidote for anxiety. Read More »
