EPISODE 27 - 2023 GOAL SETTING!

EPISODE 27 –2023 GOAL SETTING!

SHOW NOTES:

This episode is ALL about setting goals for 2023!

1. Why are goals important?

They allow for your actions to have INTENTION.

They also provide; direction, focus and clarity.

They also allow an opportunity to check in on what IS and what ISN’T working, which is great!

I speak into the concept that whilst goals are important, I am mindful about not letting the present disappear in ‘hope’ of the grass being greener when X, Y or Z is achieved.

It IS about the journey; the small steps and not thinking that you will be happy ‘when’ something is realised, but only within the now.

2. What are mine that I have set?

I chat about the PDF downloadable worksheet (download here now!) that I have created to write through your goals. I find it clear and helpful…and I would love for you to set yours too!

I always segment my goals into MIND, BODY and SPIRITUAL goals, with action steps specific to those.

I then write my non-negotiables.

I then write my self-care strategies that I will ‘GO-TO’ or employ.

I remind myself of the signs that my body tells me through signs and symptoms and then lean into what it is telling me.

I then chat about my Summer musings and reflections!

3. What is your WHY behind your goal?

What is driving your need to fulfil this goal?

Is it from a space of lack? Not feeling enough? Feeling like it may compensate for something else?

What is the motivation?

I believe it is the energy behind the motivation and what DRIVES it, that is going to either feel GOOD or NOT…

What is going to make you THRIVE and comes from a heart centred space?

For example; meditation; is it coming from a space of feeling you are worthy to connect with your higher self, to switch off the information overload vs feeling like you ‘have to’ or have been ‘told to’. Both of these motivations feel very different.

4. What do setting goals allow for me?

For me, I need structure and routine somewhat. It grounds me.

I live a little bit compartmentally. I need little wins to feel like I am being purposeful and productive; not too much though…much like Goldilocks!

In time, I have come to give myself GRACE. I accept that our life is not ordinary and we have lots of balls in the air ALL the time.

I allow myself to put one step in front of the other.

For example, right now, my husband is overseas for business. I acknowledge that I don’t; need to be the best mum, have an immaculate house, ironed clothes, meals made from scratch, exercise to my capacity, work, maintain the businesses and do homework/sports/extra-curricular activities/comps/ tournaments etc.

I give myself grace…that I will do my best at any one time.

There is no one who will pat me on the back and say ‘Wow, well done Namita, you did ALL that in a day…everyday?’

Because there is no one to impress. There is no ‘end destination’ to have achieved or arrived at.

All that I can do, is be present. Observe how I am feeling; what my body, mind and soul is telling me and to do my best.

I grant myself the grace that I deserve.

So; in the spirit of sharing (from the downloadable sheet);

My 3 words for 2023;

1. Spaciousness (not filling every waking moment with an activity)
2. Vitality (energy, health, nutrition)
3. Abundance (time, purpose, service, connection and love)

My Non-negotiables

Exercise, journaling, meditation, reading, time and space for work which is my dharma.

Asking or paying for the help that I need.

Balance between alone time and connection time.

Signs from my body to observe:

Inflammation (watch my reaction to alcohol; res