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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 18 MIN

Episode 5 | Goal Setting for Overthinkers: Keep It Simple and Follow Through

from Reinventing Life After 40 | Mindset, Overthinking, Goal Setting, Personal Growth, Work-Life Balance · host Sarah Tyk | Midlife Reset Coach, Life Coach

🤯 Do you struggle with goal setting because everything starts to feel overwhelming?🧘‍♀️ In this episode of Reinventing Life After 40, we’re simplifying goal setting for overthinkers. If you’ve ever created big plans, lost momentum, or felt stuck trying to do everything perfectly, this episode will help you take a more realistic and sustainable approach.👩‍🏫 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why traditional goal setting can feel overwhelmingHow overthinking sabotages progressWhy small, consistent steps matter more than motivationA simpler way to set goals you can actually follow through onThis episode will help you stop overcomplicating your goals and start building momentum with small, practical action.📣Announcements!🎉 We have a ⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠! Come join fellow overthinkers as we support each other along the winding, imperfect path of life.📬 Want weekly motivation, inspiration, goal-setting tips and more delivered right to your inbox? ⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠ for the weekly Reinventing Life After 40 newsletter!✨ Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.           ~ Earl Nightingale 💡 Main Points1.   Goals don’t need to be big or complicated2.  Focusing on the process makes follow-througheasier3.   Small, consistent actions are what actuallycreate progress✍️ Homework Part 1: → Choose ONE small goal for the week → Make it specific and simple → Example: “Work on this for 10 minutes, 3 times this week” Part 2: Listen to The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0AdRlyBok4 💭 Reflection Question               → Am I making this harder than it needs to be?✝️ Prov 16:3Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established.✝️ Prov 3:5-65 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.Connect with me! 📧 [email protected] me at SarahTyk.comJoin the ⁠Facebook Group⁠! Subscribe⁠⁠ to the weekly newsletter!Follow on Instagram: ⁠@TheInterestedReader⁠

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