241. Use Vision Instead Of Goal Setting For True Fulfillment
How To Love Yourself No Matter What · Amanda Hess: Certified Life Coach for women ready to heal past hurt and finally thrive
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Show Notes
[00:00] **Why I’m Sharing This Episode**
- I recorded this episode on January 1st for my private, client-only podcast.
- I’m sharing it here so you can get a feel for my day-to-day support and also to highlight the core message on shifting from goal-setting to vision creation.
- I’m hosting a **90-minute Emotional Mastery Workshop** on January 8th, 2025, where I’ll guide attendees to:
- Reclaim control of their emotions and thoughts.
- Align with their deepest desires.
- Wake up daily with confidence, clarity, and joy.
- This workshop is open to only 10 people, so anyone interested can sign up at joinamanda.ca
[03:30] **My Reflection on 2025**
- I’m amazed that we’re already in 2025 and how time seems to fly.
- I want to shift the focus from typical goal-setting to **vision creation** because I find it more effective, fulfilling, and less anxiety-inducing.
[04:15] **Why I Favor Vision Creation Over Goal Setting**
- **Traditional Goal Setting** often makes us tie our self-worth to the outcome. If I meet the goal, I’m “good enough,” and if I don’t, I’m not.
- In my own life, I’ve gone to extremes when I was strictly “goal-oriented”—like unhealthy weight-loss methods—just to hit a target.
- **Vision Creation**, on the other hand, centers on the experience I want to cultivate and the values I want to honor.
[08:45] **How I Approach Vision Creation**
1. **Start with Emotions**:
- I ask myself which emotions I want to prioritize this year (e.g., peace, joy, satisfaction, love).
- These emotions become the foundation for my choices and actions.
2. **Align Goals with Values**:
- If satisfaction and joy are my priorities, I’ll check whether my goals—say, earning a certain amount of money—fit with these emotions.
- My actions will then be powered by feelings that are sustainable, rather than driven by anxiety or external pressure.
[12:00] **Decoupling Self-Worth from Achievements**
- I remind myself that my value as a person isn’t dependent on hitting a specific milestone.
- When I create a vision, I keep my self-worth separate from the final outcome. This frees me from burnout and fosters genuine growth.
[14:15] **Practical Steps for Vision Creation**
- I reflect on questions like:
- *What are the emotions I want to feel every day in 2025?*
- *What values guide the life I’m building?*
- *How can I take actions that align with these emotions and values?*
- This process gives me a sense of control, clarity, and consistent momentum.
[16:45] **My Offer to Help**
- If you’re my client, feel free to bring this up in our next session. I’d love to dive deeper and create a personalized vision for you.
- If you’re not a client but have access to this podcast, I invite you to book a **discovery call** at amandahess.ca. It’s a great way to explore how we can work together on your vision.
[18:00] **Closing & Call to Action**
- I encourage you to review these steps and start crafting your 2025 vision.
- Please consider leaving a review—it helps my podcast reach more people who need this message.
- If you’re ready to stop managing stress and anxiety alone, book a free consult with me at amandahess.ca
**Happy New Year, and here’s to a fulfilling and vision-driven 2025!**
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