Why Setting Personal Goals Matters for Your Success

“ We have to make commitments to ourselves because we cannot succeed if we are alone, unfulfilled, and not pouring back into ourselves.” – Kelsea KoenreichDo you have goals outside of your career? Are you finding yourself running on autopilot and never fully not fully in the present? Do you feel you’re living outside your true purpose and potential? Once upon a time, I was addicted to the party lifestyle. When that way of life no longer served me, I moved on to being obsessed with fitness and nutrition.  Not too long after, my business became my next obsession and my attempt to feel fulfilled in life… but I was still empty. After a lot of inner work, I finally realized my emptiness came from a lack of investment in myself. I wasn’t giving any thought or attention to my goals or desires and it was leaving me feeling hollow - something had to change. While success looks different to all of us, goal setting remains to be a major part of its foundation. Setting goals outside of your work nurtures balance, purpose, and fulfillment in your everyday life. If you notice you’re unhappy and unfulfilled in your life, despite your best efforts, then listen up because this episode is for you!In this episode, you will learn:How to appreciate the success you’ve already achievedThe importance of having a clear goals and expectationsHow to be uncomfortable while growingThe most productive self-development is born during struggles, so I encourage you to embrace your current struggle and reflect on your life goals.  Draw these goals out, and if you find you cannot reach these goals alone, it is OKAY to ask for help until you can.  Remember, you are deserving and can be successful and happy at the same time. P.S. If you found value in this, I would absolutely love it if you would screenshotthis post and then tag me on Instagram so I know that you are listening.Links:The Freedom CollectiveTimestamps:[0:52] Welcome To The Korner Cast [2:06] Kelsea's Uncomfortable Period of Growth[2:56] Swapping Addictions[4:37] Doing what we feel like we should when we are balancing the extremes. Focused so much on helping other people, Kelsea found herself detached from other areas of her life - ie. kids, family, etc.[7:01] Even if you are fulfilled, you need to continue to do the work. [7:43] We cannot have success, true success without being committed to ourselves.[7:59] I was so focused on succeeding and becoming better in my business that I ended up out of alignment with myself.[9:55] I have to be sure that the things I'm pouring in are impactful and actually fulfilling.[12:19] I am making and have made the promise to myself to always be myself.[12:52] Struggles are so important because that is where growth is born. High-achieving women and empty places in their schedules. "What do I do with my hands."[17:16] Open Doors of Creativity[20:08] Space and stillness are necessary[21:27] You can have high income w/ high fulfillment. [25:27] High income does not equal high hours.