Already have a few intentions or resolutions jotted down in your Notes app? Amazing.
Now let’s bring them to life with this powerful journaling practice that helps you turn vague goals into clear, actionable steps, so you can grow sustainably in alignment with your values.
What Are Your Values?
Before you dive into goal setting, take a moment to reflect on the following:
What are your core values?
How do you define success in life?
What would your dream life look and feel like?
Once you’ve explored those, use these deeper journal prompts to connect your goals with what matters most:
How do you feel about where you're at in life right now?
What is the quality of your relationships with family and friends?
Are you fulfilled in your current career?
How often do you invest in your personal growth?
What is the current state of your health and wellbeing?
What hobbies do you enjoy, and how do you prioritise them in daily life?
What’s your involvement in your community?
What does a typical day in your life look like?
How do others perceive you?
More importantly, how do you see yourself?
In what ways do your core values shape your day-to-day decisions?
Road Map To Your Dream Life
Now it’s time to connect the dots between your present and the future you’re working toward.
What are the biggest shifts that need to happen to live your dream life? How long might they take?
What’s one small thing you can do today to move forward?
What resources (time, money, support) do you need?
Who can support you in this process—mentors, peers, or professionals?
What tools or insights do you already have, and what do you still need to learn?
Who inspires you and what lessons can you take from their journey?
Do you need more balance? How can you find it while working towards your goals?
What barriers are in your way, and how will you overcome them?
What are five specific actions you can take right now to make progress?
Who can you share these goals with to help you stay accountable and supported?
Break It Down Month By Month
To avoid overwhelm and stay on track, take your year and break it down into bite-sized chunks. For each month, set three specific goals and reflect on:
What is your goal?
When do you want to achieve it by?
Why is it meaningful to you?
What’s standing in your way, and how will you move past it?
What are the steps you’ll take to reach it?
And finally—what’s your reward when you do?
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