Strategic Success: The Power of Focused Goals
Carrie Raap Carrie Raap

Strategic Success: The Power of Focused Goals

In our culture of instant gratification we want to achieve ALL our goals ALL at once. We forget that true goal achievement is often a long game, taking focus and commitment. New Years Resolutions often result in long lists of goals. According to data from the Statistic Brain Research Institute, the success rate for New Year's resolutions was reported to be around 9.2% .

This blog explores one strategy to help you be in that 9.2%.

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Living with Purpose: A Journey into Intentional Living
Carrie Raap Carrie Raap

Living with Purpose: A Journey into Intentional Living

As we go through the process of our day to day lives, it's easy to get caught up in activities, obligations, and routines that may not necessarily align with what truly matters to us. We often find ourselves giving time and energy to activities that don’t actually make any contribution to our goals, values, well-being or personal fulfillment. Social media anyone?

But what if we could shift our focus, intentionally set aside time for what genuinely matters to us?

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The Motivation Myth: Why Relying Solely on Motivation Won't Guarantee Goal Achievement
Carrie Raap Carrie Raap

The Motivation Myth: Why Relying Solely on Motivation Won't Guarantee Goal Achievement

Motivation is never there when you really need it.

It’s like a rainy weather friend, abandoning you when the going gets tough.

Goals are rarely achieved without facing challenges and setbacks. When the initial motivation wanes, you may struggle to persevere through tough times. Without some solid tools, the first obstacle can become a roadblock, hindering progress.

So what do we do when striving for our goals starts to get tough and no longer brings us any pleasure?

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