57. My New Way of Goal Setting aka Changing The Way I Do Goals or Make New Years Resolutions, and The Results of My 2025 12 Magical Nights Experiment

For a long time, I thought goal-setting had to feel heavy.Every new year came with pressure.Pressure to reset.Pressure to do it “right.”Pressure to have clarity, certainty, and a five-step plan.And honestly? That way of living never made me feel more confident or free — it just fed my overthinking and perfectionism.In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m approaching goals differently now — and why surrender, self-trust, and listening to your internal compass have completely changed the way I live my life.This conversation isn’t about giving up on your dreams.It’s about letting go of the kind of goal-setting that disconnects you from yourself.In this episode, I talk about:Why traditional New Year’s resolutions never worked for meHow overthinking and perfectionism sneak into goal-settingWhat it looks like to redefine your own definitions of successUsing your internal compass instead of external pressureLetting go of timelines and trusting divine timingHow surrender has helped me feel calmer, freer, and more groundedA real-life example of trusting the timing of the universe (including finally calling in the relationship I’d wanted for 20 years)This episode is for you if:Goal-setting feels stressful instead of supportiveYou’re tired of trying to control every outcomeYou want more self-trust, not more rulesYou’re curious what happens when you stop forcing and start listeningYou want to live more in the moment without abandoning your dreamsI’m not sharing this because I have it all figured out.I’m sharing it because this is what I’m living — and I’m noticing how much lighter life feels when I stop gripping so tightly.If you’ve been craving a different way to approach goals, growth, and the new year… this episode is for you.If this episode resonated, come say hi on Instagram! I’m @theinnersoundcheck.Subscribing or leaving a review is a simple way to support the show and help it reach the right people. I appreciate it more than you know.And if you want to experience the practice I talk about on the podcast, The Sunday Reset, it happens online or in person in Newmarket, Ontario.Details (and a first-timer discount) are linked here.