Your big goal is weighing you down, here's why...

[Lifehack.org]( Setting a Clear Goal Can Be Overwhelming Try to replace the "perfect goals" with a "flexible direction," this can help you to get things started easier. [Share today's tip with a friend.]( Hi there, The other day, I had the pleasure of talking to one of our members. A hard-working mother striving to balance her responsibilities while chasing her dream of painting. Her words echoed with passion and frustration as she described her struggles. She'd been attempting to set a precise goal, thinking it would be the golden key to reignite her passion. But, time and again, she found herself feeling trapped in a maze of expectations and perfection. Does her story sound familiar to you? Here’s a revelation. She’s not alone…. Many of us find the thought of setting the 'big, grand goal' intimidating. It looms large, sometimes casting a shadow so overwhelming that it’s easier to just... wait. Most productivity systems advocate for starting with a 'SMART' goal, and while they’re not wrong, it’s no wonder many feel paralyzed. What if I told you that sometimes, just starting somewhere, even without a crystal-clear goal, can make all the difference? It's been observed that a staggering 70% of people don’t achieve their goals. Why? Because waiting for clarity often leads to inaction. Now, I’m not saying that we wander aimlessly. We need direction. But what if that direction wasn’t 100% defined? What if we replaced "perfect goals" with "flexible direction"? Just take 5-10 minutes and think of where you want to be at the end of the month, week, or even today. It's about momentum. Our Time Flow System lives by this principle. We call this flexible direction – 🌟 the North Stars. Your North Stars are the big picture scenarios, stages, or landmarks in life you want to reach. They are your guiding lights, setting your trajectory and ensuring you don’t lose sight of what truly matters. Even as life winds its unpredictable course, the North Stars remain consistent. They provide alignment and direction, acting as faithful compass points. Yet, while the North Star is stable, the route towards it — our initiatives — are adaptable. Always evolving, always in motion, always asking, "Is this aligned with my North Star?" It's a significant shift from to-do lists that can sometimes feel like empty accomplishments. Instead of doing for the sake of doing, map all your actions to your North Star. Ensure every action is worth your time, pushing you closer to what you truly desire. Now, imagine this…. Instead of feeling bogged down by a complex goal-setting process, you have a clear, simple North Star and a set of evolving initiatives. Sounds more achievable, doesn’t it? But setting your North Star is only the first step. Action is the bridge between dreams and reality. And guess what? We’ve got the perfect tools to help you build that bridge…. Infused with 17 years of expertise, [LifeHack's All-Access Toolkit]( the Time Flow System's principles. We've harnessed the best productivity hacks, refined and ready for you. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by grand goals and need a fresh approach, [give our Toolkit a go]( You can rekindle that passion, clear the fog, and embark on the journey with our North Stars shining bright! [Find Your North Stars →]( Cheers, Leon Founder & CEO@LifeHack LifeHack All-Access Toolkit Find your North Star with the right tools and techniques [Learn More →]( [Share This Email With a Friend]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Pinterest]( Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Lifehack, Unit 33554, PO Box 6945,, London, W1A 6US, United Kingdom