Is Your Goal Setting Setting You Back?

This episode, Alex and Meredith explore the shift from rigid goal-setting towards embracing a process-oriented approach in personal and professional development. They discuss the pitfalls of strict goals, such as potential demotivation and a narrowed focus, advocating instead for open-ended objectives that allow for continued growth, adaptation, and the pursuit of passion. Additionally, they talk about the importance of self-compassion and recognizing progress, even when it falls short of initial expectations. They emphasize the importance of treating yourself with kindness, and the value of intrinsic motivation, flexibility, and perseverance in the journey of self-improvement and fulfillment.— Gym Comparisons and Personal Fitness Journeys— The Art of Olympic Weightlifting— Setting Goals in Fitness and Life— The Goal Result Timeline Fallacy: Unpacking Expectations— Setting Goals vs. Focusing on the Process— The Pitfalls of Goal-Oriented Motivation— Redefining Success: Habits Over Outcomes— Timelines, Expectations, and Realities— Rethinking Goal Setting: Objectives Without Limitations— Embracing Aging and Maintaining Fitness Through Life's Phases— Running, Training, and Personal Growth— Setting Objectives and Self-KindnessResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Learn more about the 2024 Tactic Spring Meet-Up! (https://tacticmethod.com/collections/memberships/products/early-bird-2024-tactic-spring-meet-up-calgary?variant=45167296184562)· Sign-Up for Monthly Run Club here (https://tacticmethod.com/products/run-club-membership-monthly?variant=44451297591538&selling_plan=4784259314)· Sign-Up for 6-months of Run Club (discounted) here (https://tacticmethod.com/products/run-club-up-front?variant=44451417850098)· Read Efficacy of Habit-Based Weight Loss Interventions (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31529279/)· Tactic Nutrition: The Key to Happiness is Expectation (https://www.instagram.com/p/C5TbqzuRGDD/)· Brandi Carlile on Instagram: Happy 17th Birthday to The Story! (https://www.instagram.com/brandicarlile/reel/C5U-eRfLKi-/)· Tactic Nutrition: You’re Probably Setting Your Goals the Wrong Way (https://www.instagram.com/p/C5leJHnr4ST/)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

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