In this episode, I’m talking about why goal setting can start to feel very different in midlife, even when you are motivated, capable and know exactly what you want.
For me, the problem was not discipline or willpower. I was setting goals for the life I used to have, not the capacity I actually have now.
We’ll look at starting with how you want to feel, getting honest about your current responsibilities, and using the Wheel of Life to see which areas need your attention most.
This is about setting goals from reality, not frustration, so you can make progress without constantly feeling like you are falling behind.
Highlights:
(04:15) - Why this may be a capacity problem, not a motivation problem
(08:41) - Forget the goal for a moment. How do you actually want to feel day to day?
(13:01) - Stop setting goals like you still have the time and energy you had at 25
(17:26) - When plan A, B and C all fall apart, ask yourself what you can do next
(21:44) - The Wheel of Life exercise that can quickly show you where your biggest shifts may be
(29:49) - Before you set a single goal, get clear on your feelings, your focus and your real capacity
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