I am not at all intending that you give up goal setting in 2017 altogether, but what I am asking you to do is to take a step back and first understand your core values. After you have an understanding of what your overall intentions are for the year, then (and only then) is it time to begin putting the magic of goal setting into action. Let’s use my earlier example of the 1,000,000m turned 2,000,000m rowing challenge to demonstrate how you can utilize this in the coming year.
First I need to understand what my overall intention is. What is it that I can resonate with on a daily basis and will fuel my fire? For me, it is to operate in a state of wellness. With that intention as my foundation for the year, I can then set smaller goals that align with this overall vision. I can still have the goal of rowing 1,000,000 meters in a year, but the achievement of rowing 1,000,000 meters cannot overshadow the intention of maintaining my wellness.
If I only row 500,000 due to a crazy travel schedule but am in a state of wellness then there is no failure- only success as I’ve lived true to my intention.
By partnering goals with intentions, you will have a killer combo that will allow you to achieve your wildest dreams…and more importantly enjoy the journey along the way!
