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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2025 · 24 MIN

#248: Goal Setting That Actually Feels Good: Ditch the Pressure, Keep the Progress

from Inner Critic Freedom: Unlock Your Potential · host Rebecca Doring

What if your goals feel overwhelming not because they're too big, but because you're setting them for all the wrong reasons? Many of us approach goal-setting like a test to prove our worth. No wonder it triggers anxiety, self-doubt, heaviness, and fear of failure. There's a different way that actually energizes you – and it starts with flipping why you're setting goals in the first place. In this episode, you'll discover: Why setting goals to prove your worth keeps you stuck in fear-based action How to affirm your worth BEFORE you set goals so you pursue them from wholeness, not desperation The difference between "proof-seeking" and "growth-seeking" goals and why it changes everything Why you actually achieve goals faster when you're not trying to validate yourself through them The simple reframe that stops goal-setting from triggering your imposter syndrome Stop torturing yourself with goals that feel like burdens. When you set goals from a place of already knowing your worth, pursuing them becomes an act of self-love rather than self-improvement. You'll move faster, feel better, and actually enjoy the journey – which is exactly how goal-setting should feel. Mentioned in the episode: Get on the waitlist for The A.L.I.G.N. Method here

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