Have you struggled with setting goals that stick and actually drive you toward success? In this seventh waypoint of the Discovering Your Calling 8-Week Challenge, we’re diving into a fresh approach to goal setting by introducing HARD goals (Heartfelt, Animated, Required, and Difficult) and showing you how to make them strengths-based. Learn how to align your goals with your natural talents, avoid common pitfalls, and create a clear vision for your future.

Key Quote

"You have what you need to achieve any goal you set for yourself already inside of you."

Key Points/Topics Covered

• Why SMART Goals Often Fall Short: The limitations of traditional SMART goals and how HARD goals provide a deeper connection to your purpose.
• The HARD Goals Framework:
  • Heartfelt: Tapping into your "why" for intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
  • Animated: Visualizing your goals creatively to stir emotion and commitment.
  • Required: Recognizing why achieving this goal is non-negotiable and identifying the necessary steps.
  • Difficult: Finding the "sweet spot" of challenge—20–30% beyond your comfort zone.
• Strengths-Based Goal Setting: Using the CliftonStrengths framework to identify how your natural talents can support or hinder your success.
• Practical Example: How using the strengths wheel can help you visually map your talents to your goals.
• Mindset Shift: Overcoming perfectionism and procrastination by learning to "dial up" or "dial down" your talent themes.

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Action Steps to Start Today

• Write down your top three heartfelt reasons for pursuing your goal.
• Use the animated step to draw a visual representation of your goal.
• Evaluate what is required—break your goals into 90-day, 30-day, and 1-week milestones.
• Highlight your CliftonStrengths themes in green (helpful), yellow (potential blockers), or red (hindrances) using the strengths wheel.

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