What This Habit Helps You Do
Most people say they want to “get healthier” but can’t quite describe what that means. A clear goal turns a vague wish into something you can actually act on.
It gives you direction, purpose and a finish line to aim for.
Think of this as choosing the destination before you put the key in the car.
Why It Works
- When your goal is specific, you know what “done” looks like.
- When your goal has a real reason behind it, you stay motivated even on the dull days.
- When your goal has a deadline, it stops drifting into the future like a cloud that never quite arrives.
This tiny trio cuts through the fog. It’s simple, but it’s powerful.
What to do
- Think about what you want life to look like a few months from now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. A little further out.
- Write down one clear end goal you’d love to reach. Make it specific enough that you’ll know when you’ve arrived. Examples:
- Complete a 5k event
- Bring your blood pressure into a healthier range
- Feel confident planning and cooking weekday meals
- Underneath it, write why this goal matters. This is the bit that keeps you going when the excitement wears off.
- Choose a deadline. A date that feels achievable but still gets you moving.
Keep your goal somewhere visible. You don’t need to act on it yet. Just hold the destination in sight.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Setting five goals. You’ll achieve none of them.
- Choosing a goal based on what you think you “should” want.
- Picking a deadline so tight it strangles your motivation.
- Forgetting to include the reason. Without it, the goal is hollow.
What You’ll Need
- A notebook page or download our worksheet by clicking here.
- A pen
- A quiet minute to think
- A place to stick the finished goal where you’ll actually see it
How to Know It’s Working
- You’ll notice that decisions feel simpler.
- You’ll know exactly what the “next right step” is, instead of having to guess.
- And you’ll feel a small sense of progress each time you take an action that lines up with your goal.
Small wins add up faster than people expect.
Your Next Check-In
Bring your written goal, the reason behind it and your deadline to our next session. We’ll look at whether it’s realistic, tweak it if needed and build a plan to support it.