150: Setting Goals and Missing Marks: A Raw Recap

Here's a powerful notion to consider: What if falling short of your goal was the best thing that could happen to you? In this episode, I recount the highs and lows of the past year, celebrating the podcast milestones and embracing the detours, like rebranding and unforeseen setbacks. If your expectations are tied to societal norms, let's shake them up a bit. Personal freedom is at the core of our discussion as we wade through the waters of change and personal growth. I reassess my goals and champion the idea of embracing life's imperfections. So, prepare yourself, the journey to personal growth isn't about perfection but more about resilience in the face of adversity. Lastly, I have a heart-to-heart about celebrating small behavioral victories over grand end goals. It's easy to get disheartened when we don't meet our lofty goals, but what if we shift our focus to smaller, more attainable behavioral changes? Imagine the joy of having more energy, sleeping better, or even relishing a simple walk. It's time to drown out the inner critic and tune into the voice of self-love and encouragement. So join us, and let's raise a toast to our little victories on the path to optimal health. Let's redefine success, together.Chapter SummariesGoal Setting and Overcoming Setbacks (0:00:00) Reflecting on highs and lows, we discuss why pivoting is important, celebrating wins, and setting up for success.Celebrating Behavioral Wins and Transformations (0:10:37) Focusing on behaviors and habits, celebrating small wins, and self-discovery are key to a successful health journey.Navigating Change and Personal Growth (0:18:36) Taking a step back to reassess goals and freeing from rules leads to personal growth, pushing through fear and self-doubt for success.Small Wins Lead to Big Victories (0:32:14) Celebrate successes, reach out for help, and silence self-criticism to achieve goals.Get full show notes and more information here: https://elizabethsherman.com/podcast/150 Hey! I love hearing from you. Send me a text. Let me know what resonated with you. I submitted a talk for SXSW 2027: Biohacking Is Just Dieting in a Lab Coat. Community voting runs through August 23rd, and it's part of what determines who gets on stage in Austin next March. If this resonates, I'd love your vote: CLICK HERE. Free account required, takes about a minute. If you’re a woman in midlife who wants better health without obsessing over weight, you’re in the right place. I’m Elizabeth Sherman, a life and health coach and host of the Total Health in Midlife Podcast.After coaching hundreds of women, I know the real problem usually isn’t “not enough information” – it’s too much of it, and not knowing where to start. With close to 300 episodes, this show can feel that way too.To make it easy, I created a free Listener’s Roadmap that helps you figure out which episodes are right for you right now. Tell me what you’re struggling with – low energy, emotional eating, stress, sleep, exercise, or all of the above – and I’ll point you to a curated path of episodes and resources to get you moving.Download your free roadmap at https://elizabethsherman.com/roadmap.