<aside> ✨ Here you’ll find some tips on the most common questions I get regarding setting goals.

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💫 Common hurdles & how to deal with them

The idea of setting a SMART goal sounds good, but I struggle to formulate one.

Let's assume you want to read more books. A SMART goal could look like this:

• "I want to read 1 non-fiction book per month about mental health." (new habit)
• "I want to read 12 non-fiction books about mental health by December 31st." (achievement)

The wording does not have to win a prize. Make sure your goal is defined and narrowed down.

I don't think I will reach my goal, so I'm not motivated to work on it.

Some goals are a bit uncomfortable, and that's okay! Nevertheless, make sure you…

• are intrinsically motivated to work on your goal,
• start small and don’t take on too much at once,
• split your goals into weekly and monthly ones if yearly goals are too overwhelming.

And lastly, if you still feel resistance, journal about:

• What thoughts come up?
• Is there any limiting belief or fear that's holding you back?

I get distracted by immediate issues. My days go by, and I don't work towards my goals.

You're not alone. It's tempting to give in and chase an immediate issue. Ask yourself before doing anything: Does it require immediate live-or-death action? Or can you schedule it for later? Decide what's more important and try to make peace with your decision.