The Verywell Mind Podcast

130 - Friday Fix: 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Goals for Yourself

12.17.2021 - By Verywell MindPlay

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When you struggle to reach your goals, you might be tempted to blame it on a lack of self-discipline or too many obstacles that stood in your way. But, there’s a chance the problem wasn’t a character flaw or even an environmental issue. Instead, the problem might have been the goal itself.

If you don’t establish a clear, helpful goal in the beginning, you’ll set yourself up for failure.

Whether you want to get in better shape, pay off your debt, become a happier person, or launch your own business, start with a good goal. The way you word that goal makes a huge difference.

In today’s Friday Fix, I explain how to avoid the most common goal setting mistakes I see as a therapist. And I’ll help you craft a goal that increases your chances of success.

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