Let's talk about Goals vs New Years Resolutions. I am a HUGE advocate of goal-setting, and I absolutely do not believe in setting New Years Resolutions. In this episode I break down why I prefer goals and my best tips for creating them.

Here are the main reasons I prefer goals to New Year Resolutions:
#1- There is nothing magical about January 1st. While I do think it's an excellent time to set goals, I believe you can refresh your goals and pivot them to accompany you during any season of life you're currently in.

#2- Goals stem from a strong 'why'. Why do we create New Year's Resolutions? Because it's a new year. What about when that season ends, and the year slowly passes into it's next season. If you've associated what you want to achieve with the new year, then you will outgrow that resolution with that season. When you set goals hold a deeper meaning to you, they become strong enough to out-live seasons and changes.

#3- They're more likely to be adapted instead of abandoned. We learn to allow goals to change and be flexible with our lives. Where as with resolutions, we have already associated the idea of abandoning them. We know the statistics that they're almost all abandoned as early as January, and that fact remains looming in our head.

#4- We approach setting goals different than we approach creating New Years Resolutions. Often times when we approach goals, we break them down into action steps. When we approach a resolution, we often think of some massive life change that we must jump into head-on. 

That being said, here are some of my tips for those of you wanting to set goals this season!

• The end of the year is a perfect time to reflect on this past year and look at the year ahead. I always set myself up for an intentional January by  doing the leg work in December. This is a season of cheer, family, and gratitude, and I find it's a great time to slow down.
• Write down your goals in a place you can easily find. The point here is two-fold: you commit more when you put pen to paper, but also, you get to reflect on your exact words.  There is power in rediscovering the wisdom within words you've written and can connect to.
• Break down your goals into action steps, and add them to your calendar! This is the only way the goal becomes a plan. Otherwise it remains an idea. The bigger the goal, the more crucial it is to break it down into measurable steps and outcomes.
• Check in with your goals often. Allow them to change as your life changes and make sure they suit your current needs. The best goals are tied to the strongest "why's". So if you current season changes, make sure you pivot your goals so they remain in alignment.

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