it's goal time...
- podteamoffice
- Feb 1
- 4 min read
So here's a confession...
One of our goals for this year is to consistently connect with our community through email. If you signed up when we launched in September, you know the emails were sparse through December.
Even though we wanted to send weekly communication, it didn’t happen.
Why? You ask.
Because honestly, we didn’t set the goal and map out the steps to bring it to reality.
We just said it, had lofty intentions, and hoped we would have time to make it happen.
Well, as you can determine, it didn’t.
Prioritizing our community connection is a goal this year.
We have scheduled the time into our calendar, brainstormed together for topics to share, and identified the steps and time needed each week to make our weekly email happen and some other ways to connect with you too.
There are many strategies for goal setting.
We’re not going to get into the specifics of it today, but we will circle back to the topic this spring.
For now, we encourage you to start simple.
Start with writing down a goal, then identify why this goal matters.
Sometimes just these two steps take me some time.
For steps on turning your goal into an actionable destination check out our Simple Steps Goal Setting Guide. It’s a great resource if you’re ready to take action…just follow the steps.
Maybe you’ve never really been someone who sets goals, that’s okay, today is a good day to start.
Perhaps the word “goal” doesn’t sit well with you, that’s okay too, find another word that does resonate with you (aspiration, aim, objective, target, or desire) and use it instead.
We all need clarity and guidance in goal setting to get to where we want to go.
Goals provide direction, purpose, and a clear roadmap to achieve our desired outcomes.
They help us focus our efforts, measure progress, and stay motivated.
If we don’t set goals, we risk drifting aimlessly; just like the email attempt I mentioned.
Time and resources get wasted and we stop short of reaching our full potential.
Goals turn intentions into actionable steps and ensure we’re working toward meaningful achievements.
Each Enneagram Type approaches goal setting differently. The struggle to set and achieve goals will vary and so will the solutions to get to the finish line. Check out the goal version of the Guide to Gaining Growth for each Enneagram type.
Type 1
• Struggles: Over-focus on perfection can lead to paralysis or procrastination. They may set unrealistically high standards or struggle to finish tasks because things “aren’t good enough.”
• Solution: Embrace progress over perfection and celebrate small wins.
Type 2
• Struggles: Difficulty prioritizing personal goals because they focus on helping others. They may feel guilty for investing in their own aspirations.
• Solution: Learn to say “no” and recognize self-care as essential to long-term effectiveness.
Type 3
• Struggles: Over-identification with success may lead them to set goals based on external validation rather than personal fulfillment. They may also burn out by overworking.
• Solution: Focus on innate motivations and balance productivity with rest.
Type 4
• Struggles: Can get stuck in feelings of inadequacy or lack of inspiration, making it hard to follow through. They may set overly idealistic or emotionally-driven goals.
• Solution: Break big dreams into actionable steps and push through even when inspiration wanes.
Type 5
• Struggles: Over-analysis can lead to indecision, and they may avoid taking action due to a fear of not knowing enough. They may also isolate themselves while working.
• Solution: Set deadlines for research and take small, consistent actions to avoid analysis paralysis.
Type 6
• Struggles: Fear of failure or worst-case scenarios may prevent them from taking risks. They may over-plan or seek excessive reassurance before acting.
• Solution: Trust in their preparation and take one step at a time, even amidst uncertainty.
Type 7
• Struggles: They may struggle to focus, jumping from one idea to another without completing tasks. Overcommitting to multiple goals can leave them scattered.
• Solution: Prioritize and finish one goal before moving on to the next. Practice staying present.
Type 8
• Struggles: They may push too hard, creating goals that are overly ambitious or rigid. They can struggle to delegate or consider input from others.
• Solution: Balance intensity with flexibility and collaborate with others for perspective.
Type 9
• Struggles: A tendency to avoid conflict or discomfort can lead to procrastination or prioritizing others’ goals over their own. They may lack clarity about what they truly want.
• Solution: Get clear on personal values and take consistent, intentional action toward their goals.
By understanding our core tendencies, each type can address their struggles and create strategies to set and achieve goals effectively.
Which struggles resonate with you?
Does the solution align with you?
Bottom line…goals matter.
The Simple Steps Goal Setting Guide outlines basic steps to get you started on your goal. It provides you with a simple explanation on how to set your goal and break it into achievable steps all the way to the finish line.
Spoiler alert…it’s a sneak peak at what is coming this spring.
You have everything it takes right now to start moving toward the outcomes you dream about.
Setting a goal is the first step toward turning your hopes into reality.
Don’t worry about having it all figured out—just take one step at a time.
Small beginnings lead to big victories, and every effort you make today will bring you closer to your finish line.
Believe in yourself, start where you are, and trust that you’re capable of amazing things!
We believe in you!
Let’s get GOALing!
Katie and Kristan
📣SAVE THE DATE…we will be starting a monthly call for our community. It will be the perfect time to ask the question that pops up when you read our email or start to wonder if a certain pattern is connected to the core motivations of your Enneagram type. Find out more about “Uncharted Conversations with Katie and Kristan”.
Not sure which Enneagram Type you are? We can help. Check out our “Find My Type” page for multiple ways to discover yours.
“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?” Luke 14:28