Summary

Have you ever felt like you are running in circles, doing a thousand things, but never actually getting closer to your big dreams? We often use the words "goals" and "objectives" interchangeably, but they are actually two very different tools in a Christian woman's toolkit. In this practical episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson joins advisory board member and event planner Amanda Powell to answer the question: What is the purpose of goals and objectives?

We move from scattered ideas to a tactical roadmap by defining the difference: your goal is the mountain peak (the strategic vision), and your objectives are the footsteps (the tactical daily actions) required to get there. Amanda shares her brilliant business secret for securing 10 sponsors by reverse-engineering it into a daily objective of calling 3 companies a day. We also discuss the "Dopamine of a Checklist"—why checking boxes works for some and stresses out others—and the "Bubble Bath Fallacy," exposing the lie that busyness equals success. If you are ready to solve the pain of busy burnout and start measuring your success by obedience rather than exhaustion, this episode will show you how to align your big vision with your daily steps.

Episode Takeaways

1. Goals vs. Objectives: A goal is the strategic destination (what you want to do or who you want to become). An objective is the tactical action step (your feet moving daily) to get there.
2. The Math of Success: Amanda shares how to reverse-engineer a massive goal. To get 10 sponsors for an event, she knows she needs to contact 100 companies. She breaks that 100 down into a daily objective: call 3 companies today. Specific objectives take the mystery out of the miracle.
3. The Bubble Bath Fallacy: Women often measure their worth by their busyness, leading to exhaustion that no amount of bubble baths can fix. True success isn't about doing more; it's about doing the right things.
4. Seasons of Rest: Look at nature—there is a reason for winter. You cannot hustle 24/7. God designed seasons of rest and renewal. If your goals don't include a strategy for rest, you are setting yourself up for burnout.

Resources

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Reflection Questions

1. Look at your current to-do list. Are you just "busy," or are those tasks actual objectives leading to a specific goal?
2. How would you break down your biggest goal into a daily action step (like Amanda's 3 phone calls a day)?
3. Are you a "box checker" or a "get it done" person? How can you tailor your daily routine to fit your personality?
4. Do you measure your success by how exhausted you are at the end of the day? How can you embrace a "winter season" of rest this week?

Transcript

https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/what-is-the-purpose-of-goals-and-objectives