The Science of Goal Setting

“Goal setting” can be a slippery slope of empty promises… when done incorrectly. The reality is, conscious deliberation is easily forgotten and sparks of motivation fizzle out. What withstands is an awareness of direction paired with an emotional memory of where you are heading. When setting a sustainable framework for direction and intention (ie. goals with a fluid reciprocity for redirection when needed), there are multiple unconscious factors that are ideally also considered. Factors such as emotional tethering, visual anchor points, and a willingness to connect to the ‘goal’ in a personal way makes the vision of what it is you're dreaming of come to life. The Science: Research shows that long-term goals reach their highest likelihood of success when they are effectively integrated by the above mentioned methods. 

In a snapshot, the science of successful goal setting requires the process get upgraded from a pen+paper process to a living+breathing integration. While writing goals is a wonderful starting point or part of the process, the drive that is pulsing into the pen is where we ideally hold our focus. 

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In health, 
​Amy Rena Erickson