Setting goals is hard. It's easy to set them for the wrong reasons, but that's the thing about goals, they're meant to be difficult. They're supposed to be challenging.


In this post, I'm going to teach you how to set goals that align with your values and bring you joy.

STEP 1: Think About What You Want

What do you want in life? What are your values? If you don't know what these things are, it's okay. It's fine to take some time to think about them. This is your chance to really get clear on what you want, what you value, and what brings you joy.

Go back to your values and write down everything that comes to mind. Try to focus on the big picture and keep it short.

STEP 2: Find Out What You Can Control

Now that you've identified what you want, it's time to figure out what you can control. When you set goals, you're setting the path that will get you to where you want to go.

But what if you can't control certain aspects of your life? For example, you may have no control over the economy, your family, your health, etc. These are factors that you can't really control, so it makes sense that you wouldn't set goals for them.

But what about the things that you can control? What are the things that you have a little bit of control over? What are the things that you can change in your life to make you happier and more successful?

STEP 3: Get Clear on Your Values

When you set goals, you need to set them for the right reasons. You need to make sure that you're not setting them for selfish reasons, or simply to accomplish something that brings you temporary pleasure.

You also want to make sure that you're not setting goals that are out of alignment with your values. For example, if your value is making a difference in the world, then you should be setting goals that bring you closer to that goal.

When setting goals, you want to make sure that you're setting them for the right reasons. And the best way to do that is to think about what you want, what you value, and what brings you joy.