Hey there. When it comes to goals, plans, or resolutions, what you call them doesn’t really matter. What matters is whether your intentions align with what you truly want in life.
Too often, we fall into the trap of chasing goals that aren’t actually ours. Maybe it’s because we feel like we “should” be doing something. It could be the next logical step in our career, relationships, or personal growth, according to societal norms or external expectations. Sometimes, we take on goals because we think they’ll make someone else happy—our parents, our partner, our boss, or even the social media audience we feel we need to impress.
But here’s the thing: this is your life. You’re the one who has to live it, every single day.
When you set goals or create plans, it’s critical to pause and ask yourself a few questions:
Is this something I truly want, or am I doing it for someone else?
Does this goal excite me, or does it feel like an obligation?
Will achieving this bring me closer to the life I envision for myself?
If your answers don’t point toward personal alignment, it might be time to reassess. The process of reflection can feel uncomfortable at first, especially if you realize you’ve been pursuing something that doesn’t truly resonate with you. But this moment of honesty is where real growth happens.
When you strip away the expectations of others, you can focus on what actually matters to you. Maybe your next step isn’t about climbing the corporate ladder but about creating space for hobbies you’ve always wanted to explore. Perhaps instead of committing to a fitness routine you hate, you try something that feels fun and sustainable. Or maybe your goal isn’t to achieve more but to embrace the present and practice gratitude for what you already have.
Living intentionally is about being unapologetic in your pursuit of what lights you up. Yes, there will always be external pressures and societal standards, but you don’t have to let them dictate your life.
The beauty of living aligned with your true desires is that it frees you. You’re no longer weighed down by the “shoulds” or what’s expected. Instead, you step into a life that feels authentic, meaningful, and uniquely yours.
So, as you think about your next goal, plan, or resolution, take a moment to check in with yourself. Make sure it’s something that truly reflects who you are and where you want to go. Because at the end of the day, this is your life—live like it.
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Let’s make the shift from chasing what you “should” do to creating a life that genuinely excites you.