Summer Goal – Is it too vague

Hello!

I am catching up on a few weeks of videos as I have been off grid with little signal for a bit. I didn’t fully commit to Springs Goals and felt overwhelmed by perfectionism and thus became defeatist – my goal at that time was to meditate twice a day. It didn’t work. I think part of this was the rigidity of the goal and also a lack of thought about my rocks.

This time I am feeling called to make my goal: “To strive to live and make decisions from a place of abundance rather than scarcity”.

I have been feeling rushed and busy and a bit snappy in the last few months and have had feelings of insecurity which I usually don’t suffer from. Thus, this goal makes me feel like I can soften and relax and live more in the flow state rather than fighting and being defensive.

However, I am worried it may be a little bit too vague.

My rocks are:

Do more intentional thought work – ideally a daily basis
Listen to my body on a daily basis (whether that is meditation, yoga, qi gong)
Celebrate my successes
Spend regular time outside in nature

I would love to hear any feedback, thanks so much!

 

Answer:

Your spring goal worked wonderfully, it showed you so much. What other lessons did you learn about you and goals from this experience? Everything happened as it was meant to. Don’t create a story where you failed and bring it into summer.

The best thing about goals and intentional models is you get to just decide what you want. Is it easier to pick something that is more measurable and specific? Sometimes yes. Your last goal was very measurable and specific but your brain got into some drama around it.

What’s most important is how you think about your ability to achieve this goal. Try filling in this model.

C: Me

T: What would you need to think to create the feeling and result you want?

F: What emotion would help you with your rocks?

A: Do more intentional thought work – ideally a daily basis
Listen to my body on a daily basis (whether that is meditation, yoga, qi gong)
Celebrate my successes
Spend regular time outside in nature

R: I live and make decisions from a place of abundance rather than scarcity

We’re going to drop the “strive” part of your goal. As Yoda says-Do or do not, there is no try.  Answer that calling from within you. This is going to be beautiful.