S1 Episode 2: Taking Action & Goal Setting: The Power of Planners with Rose Neville

Episode Description:

In this episode of Personal Mastery, host Dawn Taylor sits down with Rose Neville, a London-based coach from Australia, to dive into one of their favorite topics—planners and goal setting! They share how aesthetics, goal setting, and systems help them stay organized and take meaningful action. From understanding the difference between a to-do list and life-changing goals to staying focused and maintaining momentum, Rose and Dawn offer practical advice on mastering your goals, leveraging your time, and thriving through intentional action.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

1. The Power of Planners – Dawn and Rose talk about their love for planners as aesthetic tools to help track goals and take action, but they emphasize that a planner is just a tool and not the system itself.

  

2. Goal Setting is Personal – Rose explains how goal setting isn’t just for New Year’s resolutions. Any day can be a fresh start, and writing down goals allows you to get clear about what you want to achieve.

 

3. Systems Over Goals – Achieving goals isn’t just about setting them, but about creating systems that make taking action easier. This could be as simple as placing a glass of water next to your bed to ensure better hydration.

 

4. Keeping It Simple – Sometimes planners can feel overwhelming. Rose shares how going back to basics with a simple notepad and pen can help you refocus on the steps that move you forward.

 

5. Life Category Balance – Dawn and Rose discuss the importance of balancing different life categories (career, health, relationships) to avoid focusing too much on one area while neglecting others.

 

6. Leverage Your Achievements – As you progress, leverage the momentum from small wins to tackle bigger goals. This reinforces a growth mindset and pushes you through moments of feeling "stuck."

 

7. Goal Flexibility – Life goals evolve, and so should your approach. Dawn advises on being flexible and adjusting your focus as life changes. Stay anchored in why you started but be open to moving puzzle pieces around.

 

8. Daily Action Blocks – Whether you’re a member of the 5 AM Club like Dawn or prefer to grind after work like Rose, blocking out specific time for action is crucial for reaching your dreams.

 

Quote of the Episode:

"Not every goal you set takes three months, two months, or even one week to achieve. Stay flexible in how you approach your goals and give yourself grace when things don't go according to plan."

 

Resource Mentioned:

- The Wheel of Life as a tool for balancing different areas of life and goal-setting.

 

Action Step:

- Set aside time today to review your planner or journal, and take a small step toward achieving one of your goals, whether that’s writing an outline for a project or simply making an appointment you’ve been putting off.