As we stand on the threshold of a new year, the customary practice of goal-setting is upon us. We invite you to resist the routine of setting goals as a checklist that you expect to accomplish in 2024 and instead embrace a mindset in which you only define goals that deeply resonate and align with your aspirations for a more fulfilling life in 2024. Here are four tips on how to shift your mindset to set those meaningful goals:
Become a Creature of Discomfort
Unlocking our potential requires being brave enough to use our knowledge as we acquire it. Knowing that in doing so, a lot of mistakes will be made. But also knowing that feeling awkward and making mistakes is a sign of learning. Becoming a creature of discomfort is usually not our preferred option, but you don’t want to run away from discomfort when discomfort signals progress. Say yes to discomfort and unleash your potential!
Reflect on Past Achievements
One powerful method for uncovering your true motivations is reflecting on past achievements. Identify moments in your life where you felt accomplished and genuinely fulfilled. What were the underlying factors that contributed to those positive experiences? By recognizing patterns, you can gain valuable insights into your authentic motivations.
Understand Your Unconscious Motivators
For those seeking a deeper understanding of your internal motivations that allow you to set more meaningful goals, consider taking an Awareness to Thrive workshop called Understanding Your Unconscious Motivators. This immersive workshop will reveal the unconscious motivations that drive a person’s behaviour and actions. You can book a session with your team or just for yourself.
Seek Advice Instead of Regular Feedback
Seeking feedback is a great practice for reflecting on aspects of yourself that you may not have fully recognized. However, just asking for feedback often leaves people to look at what you did wrong, and then they might or may not have the courage to criticize you. A better option is asking for advice on improving because when you give advice, you’re telling the other person what they could do better the next time instead of judging what you just did. Look for consistent themes in these conversations to identify areas of opportunity and transform them into goals.
From Mindset to Action: Turning Aspirations into Achievements
Armed with a genuine understanding of your motivations, the next step is to translate this awareness into tangible, meaningful goals for 2024. Let’s embrace this mindset to set goals, and join me on a journey where we can turn aspirations into achievements, one purpose-driven step at a time!
