Give Goal Setting a Sexier Name

Path Finding? Abundance Management? Seed Planting? 

Do you ever resist certain words or names? If I hear, “Let’s set some goals.” Or, “Have you written down your goals?” I start to glaze over and go out-of-body. . . You lost me at "GOALS." That word just doesn't resonate with me. I love the idea of goals. . . but let's give it a sexier name! 

Words are powerful, and we need to name things in ways that turn us on. 

Words can empower or disempower.  Communication is tricky when it comes to making sure we have shared meanings. We want to be effective at making connections through words. Our INNER communication is no different. 

If you want results, but aren’t making progress, a good first step is to notice whether or not the name or term is resonating with you.

I have a client that resisted “goal setting” like a dreaded jail sentence. She was contrary to any suggestion regarding setting a goal, and consistently opposed it. Yet, her passion for change and progress was a priority. Instead of wasting time inviting her to embrace the power of setting goals, I took her on a scenic detour into semantics. 

Replace "Goal Setting" with "Seed Planting".  
Does this word feel attractive and empowering? 
Or does the word "planting seeds" evoke resistance?  

Thankfully, she loves gardening. We were on the way to fulfilling her desires.  

Take charge of calling it what you want. Name it with an attraction to your soul. Frame it with a feeling of sexy, savvy or sweetness. That’s the only way it will work for YOU and open the door to achieving your desires.

Ask yourself, "How do I name this for ME?" Activate your own mojo. No one else will.

Check your INTENTION first. Notice if your intention is to create positive change for yourself. Perhaps it’s to create a structure that holds you accountable for getting where you want to be. Maybe your intention is to set the tone for some much needed growth in your life. Now you can start to see openings for new ways to name the process.  

9 New Words for “Goal Setting”

Path Finding. 
Inner Landscaping. 
Clearing the Way. 
Milestone Markers. 
Target Practice.
Conjuring Desires.
Fulfillment Strategy.
Seed Planting.
Abundance Management.

Which names feel like FUN? 
Which names activate positive feelings? 

Can you imagine the thrill of hitting a bullseye? Take the archery perspective with the words “target practice” and enjoy the process of clear sight on a target, taking aim for that target and doing your best to hit it. Whether you visualize bow and arrow, or darts, or water balloons. . . you get to create it. You get to use your new-found positive perspective as fuel in your personal tank.

My favorite name for my goals is “Abundance Management.” Now there’s an operative assumption. I can start with an abundant mindset and outline the steps to keep it going. I’m on track with whole new perspective.

No matter what your emotional relationship to the words "GOAL SETTING", 
figure out how to make it work for your unique style and personality by naming it on your own terms.

Next you can use this empowering technique for other issues in your life. 

A popular approach to happiness is the practice of “LETTING GO”.  How do those words resonate with you? Maybe you’d rather call it a beautiful release. If you ask my sister, she will fervently resist anything related to “Surrender”.  She prefers the word “softening” much more than surrendering. Choose your words and enjoy the process.

New words inspire new conversations. Often, all that’s needed for transformation is a new approach, a new way of showing up. Taking charge of how you name things is a grand first step.  

Schedule a "goal setting session" with Jenifer, by telling me what YOU call it.  www.fullyexpressedpotential.com