Our Language for Goal Setting This New Year
In a client session recently (and in a conversation with my husband this morning), I noticed that there’s a tendency to talk about goals in terms of the challenge, the struggle, the time it’ll take, the money’ll it take, etc.
This year, how about making your mind up to shift the language you use around your goals. Talk about your excitement, your wonder, your curiosity for how it’ll all play out. Talk about next steps and who you’re using for support and what you’re doing today. Notice how much more you feel alive and engaged and not worried or tired at the prospects.
If your goals don’t get you moving and excited at some level, you probably need different ones. For example, instead of “losing weight,” what about ”gaining a slimmer figure”? Instead of “work on improving my relationship with my husband,” how ’bout “bring more love and fun into my relationship with my husband?” Think about it…this alone can add a whole new launching pad – and energy – for your changes.
What new language can you use for a goal you’re planning to achieve this year, language that will give you energy and a renewed sense of purpose?
Tags: goal planning, how we talk about goals, launch your goals
