Are intentions preferable to goals?
While goals certainly have their time and place, the cultivation of intentions can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling approach to personal development. By integrating both into our lives, we can harness the motivational power of goals while cultivating a deeper, more meaningful connection to our actions through intentions.
How goals can trip us up
Goals play a crucial role in driving our motivation and providing a sense of direction in life. However, it's important to recognise that goals, if not approached thoughtfully, can sometimes trip us up. Here are a few ways in which goals can have unintended consequences:
Understanding the difference between goals & intentions
Setting goals and intentions are both important for personal growth and achievement, but they are distinct concepts that differ in their approach and mindset.
A practical and holistic tool for setting goals
There are a lot of statements that coaches use, which I don’t agree with. One of them is “if your goals don’t scare you, they are not big enough.” This line of thinking tries to convince us that we have to set huge goals and aim at massive achievements otherwise we shouldn’t even bother. But why should we put ourselves in a state of fear and panic? This is very “old school” approach and reminiscent of how a lot of us grew up at home and how we were educated at school: with threats and punishments.