Ep5: Goal-Setting for Success

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This episode features our guest, Megan Anderson, sharing her goal-setting and personal growth tips. Megan shares her journey of self-improvement including her experience quitting alcohol for a year, developing a strong morning routine, and setting small, sustainable habits.

We explore common mistakes in goal-setting, the importance of accountability, and strategies for overcoming procrastination or setbacks.

Megan emphasizes the power of mindset, breaking goals into manageable steps, and being kind to oneself. The conversation is filled with practical tips and personal anecdotes that are entertaining and educational.

 

Timestamped Summary

0:00 - 2:30 – Introduction & Megan's background, Past Goals

2:30 – Journey into Goal-Setting & Personal Development

5:25 – Impact on confidence and how it led to other lifestyle changes.

9:17 – Common Mistakes in Goal-Setting

11:35 – The Power of Morning Routines: Kickstart your day!

13:15 - Creating realistic & achievable goals

15:22 - Feedback from Failure

16:55 – 80% Rule

18:10 - Short vs Long term goals

25:24 – How to Stay Motivated & Overcome Setbacks

27:45 – Overcome Procrastination Tips

31:38 - The Role of a Growth Mindset

34:18 - Tips to Avoid Burnout & Overwhelm

36:03 - What to do when you feel stuck?

38:52 – Final Thoughts & Takeaways: start small, be kind to yourself, and a reminder that progress is more important than perfection.

 

-SMART goals (6min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCRSVRD2EAk

 

-Books/Websites mentioned:

1. Atomic Habits – by James Clear (An excellent 9min summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gdkBt9it84)

2. 100 Things – by Sebastian Terry (Motivation & actively pursuing life goals)

3. The Source – by Dr. Tara Swart (Explores neuroscience, goal-setting, including vision boards)

4. The 5 Second Rule – by Mel Robbins (Encourages action using the 5-4-3-2-1 method.)

5. https://www.domestika.org

 

🌟 Do you have a powerful personal development story or an alternative healing method that changed your life? I’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in being a guest on Season 2, send me a DM on Instagram or Facebook—let’s share your journey! 😊💬