As women, especially parents, we have a terrible habit of putting ourselves last.  Last to eat, last to get dressed, last to do something nice for ourselves, last to buy anything.

But if we continue to do that and if we continue to put other things ahead of us, we then become lost. And if we become lost we are no help to anyone. Setting goals for you is important because it gives you direction and knowing what you want in your life will help you to put yourself first, even if only occasionally.

You are a fabulous Fierce Female and your dream life is out there, waiting for you to make it a reality…

If you want support setting goals and making your dreams a reality for 2022, then my Vision Board and Goal Setting Workshop could be exactly what you need to kickstart the new year…

The Importance of Setting Goals and Making your Dreams a Reality

The saying is “a goal without a plan is just a dream”. But equally, a dream without any goals is also just a dream. Goals are important because the goals you set are the steps that you need to take in order to make your dream a reality. For me, my dream is to build a life where I can spend 6 weeks of the year working in the Maldives. In order to make my dream a reality, I need to break down what I need to do in order to get there and set goals that I need to achieve in order to make my dream a reality. 

Weight loss is another example, you might dream of being a size ten. But unless you break your dream down into manageable goals that you can work towards, for example your first goal might be to lose 1 stone, then 2 stone, then 3 stone etc. Your goals then provide the path towards your dream.

The Importance of Setting Goals for Productivity and Efficiency

Setting goals has an enormous impact on your productivity and efficiency as a Fierce Female. Imagine you head out for a drive just for the purpose of enjoying the journey, you know roughly where you want to go but you have not planned in advance and so you are dawdling along and getting distracted on the way there. Now instead, imagine you are driving a car, except you know exactly where you want to go, you have planned out the quickest and most efficient route and you are focused on nothing else except getting there.

If you don’t know where you are going, you might get there eventually, but you will waste a lot of time along the way. However, if you know exactly where you are going and have the route planned out, you are much more likely to get to your destination, as long as you stick to the plan

Sometimes, you just have to enjoy the ride!

Yes, goals are important and having goals will help give you direction and also help you to feel more fulfilled when you achieve your goals. Often when I speak to women and they feel like they are plodding through life and a big part of this is that they don’t have any goals, so they aren’t going anywhere because they don’t know where they want to go.

Whilst having goals and focusing on reaching the final destination is important, it is also important to be happy and enjoy. Part of being a Fierce Female is learning when to relax, listen to the music and just cruise. But also learning that if you want to reach your destination and have enough time left to enjoy it, you need to regularly put your foot down and take the fastest route.

The Importance of Goal Setting for Motivation

While it is important to set and strive to achieve your goals, it is vital that you actually set achievable goals. If you consistently set unrealistic goals you are only going to get yourself down. It is proven that working towards a goal is a major source of motivation which boosts our performance. You want to aim for goals that are “specific and challenging, but not overly challenging”. 

It is also important to remember that goals don’t only have to be the big hairy goals, these goals are important but to remain motivated, it is also important to set smaller goals along the way. For example, each day you could set yourself a goal to take one small step towards a bigger goal.

To stay motivated and fulfilled, it is also important to celebrate reaching your goals along the way. At the end of each day/ week/ month, reflect on what you have achieved and be proud of the steps you have taken, even if they are only small achievements. For your bigger goals, why not set yourself a reward, something that you really want that you will treat yourself to as a reward to celebrate achieving your goal.

Why Goal Setting is Important for you, as a Woman

Setting goals is so important because having goals is what helps us to keep moving forward and this gives us a greater sense of fulfillment than if we feel we are just plodding through life. When you are working towards your next goal, no matter how big or small, instead of solely focusing on moving forwards, do not forget to turn around occasionally, you might be surprised by how far you have come.

If you want to make the most of 2022 then the first step is to decide exactly what you want to get out of it. That is why we are holding this in person Fierce Females vision board workshop, to bring together a community of empowered women, so that we can inspire each other and work together to get clear on our vision and goals.

Secure your space for the in-person Vision Board Workshop.