Why Setting Goals Alone Won’t Help
You Are Not A Frog · Dr Rachel Morris
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Show Notes
We often set goals in the belief they’ll make us happier. But setting goals alone might not be enough to truly help us thrive.In this quick dip, Rachel discusses why that’s the case, and offers a different approach to finding satisfaction and success.
It all begins with a shift in focus from goals to desires. Instead of starting with specific goals, we should first identify what we truly desire and what our basic needs are. This helps us align our actions and routines with what truly matters to us.
Life’s too short to not love what you do, and vice versa. So it’s time to look at our own desires and needs, ask “What truly matters to me?”, and determine whether they’re aligned. Doing this will move you closer to a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
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Listen to this episode to
- Stop starting with goals and focus on your desires and needs
- Learn about the four elements of your North Star and how they can guide you
- Understand the problem with outcome-based goals and why process goals are more effective
Episode highlights
- [00:01:31] Stop starting with goals
- [00:03:27] The four elements of your North Star
- [00:05:13] Figure out your "why"
- [00:06:01] Making space for your needs
- [00:08:30] THRIVE Week Planner
- [00:13:09] The problem with outcome-based goals
Resources
- THRIVE Weekly Planner
- Watch the video version on YouTube
- More episodes of You Are Not a Frog:
- Life’s Too Short NOT to Love What You Do – Episode 209
- Finding Your North Star – Episode 208
- Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.
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