134. When You Feel Like You Suck at Setting Goals (Here’s What to Try Instead)

Goal setting can feel like a joke when you’re a busy mom, creative entrepreneur, or honestly, just a human living in 2025. You want to set goals that stick, but between the chaos of everyday life and the pressure to “do it all,” it’s easy to give up by February (or never set them at all). In this episode, I’m sharing why traditional goal setting often fails and walking you through my B.A.L.A.N.C.E. Goal Framework—a flexible method to set goals that align with your real life. Plus, there’s a free workbook to help you actually do the dang thing.

WHAT YOU’LL HEAR:

• Why your goal-setting system isn’t “broken”—it’s just not working with your life

• The sneaky trap of setting goals “just to go bigger”

• How to build grace-filled goals that evolve with your season

• My 7-part B.A.L.A.N.C.E. goal method

• Tiny steps you can take this week to reconnect with a goal you care about

• A free workbook to help you stay aligned, not overwhelmed

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