Living in Your Power: Navigating the New Year with Purpose

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Well, hello, my valued listeners, and welcome to another episode of Living in Your Power.
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I'm your host, Marlene Greenleaf, and I am thrilled to welcome you to the second episode of Season 3.
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So as we settle into January, it's the perfect time to reflect on our goals,
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check in with ourselves, and explore how to stay the course as we move through the year.
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So this month, we're diving into the theme of setting goals and staying the course.
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We'll talk about why it's so easy to lose momentum, how to stay focused,
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and most importantly, how to make goals that work for you and not against you.
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So let's get into it.
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We're a couple of weeks into the new year, and I have to ask again.
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Again, how are you feeling about your goals? Are you on track?
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Or maybe you're starting to feel the weight of the commitments you've made.
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Again, it's completely normal to lose some of that New Year's spark. And here's the thing.
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Motivation is like the weather. It's not always sunny. And that's okay.
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The key is to having a plan for those cloudy days when you don't feel like showing up.
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So let me share one of my favorite tools for reflection.
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The three-question check-in. You ask, what's going well?
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What's challenging me? And what's one thing I can do differently moving forward? it.
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I want you to take a moment to think about your answers.
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If something isn't working, it's not a failure.
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It's feedback. So use it to adjust your approach and keep going.
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I'm going to repeat those three questions, check in again. Ask yourself, what's going well?
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What's challenging you and what's one thing you can do differently moving forward.
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So now let's talk about goal setting. We hear a lot about smart goals.
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Goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
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And while that framework is helpful, I think we need to go just a little bit
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deeper so here are three things I want you to consider when setting your goals first is alignment,
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Ask yourself, does this goal align with my values and vision for my life?
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Second, sustainability. Is this something I can realistically maintain?
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The next is purpose. Why does this goal matter to me?
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So for example if your goal
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is to exercise more ask yourself
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why is it about health stress
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relief or having more energy and when
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you connect your goals to a deeper purpose it becomes
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easier to stay committed it let's move
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on and let's talk about staying the course
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setting the goal is just the beginning following through is where the real work
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happens so here are three strategies i want to share with you to help you stay
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on track and this goes to me also first you have to break it down,
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Big goals can feel overwhelming, so break them into smaller,
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actionable steps and focus on one step at a time.
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Next, track your progress. Whether it's a journal, an app, or a calendar,
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find a way to track your progress and celebrate those small wins.
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Finally, practice self-compassion. passion. Remember, progress isn't always linear.
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Give yourself grace when things don't go as planned and use setbacks as opportunities to learn.
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Here's a quick story I want to share with you. A client of mine set a goal to
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read one book a month and by February they were behind.
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So instead of giving up, they adjusted their goals to 10 pages a day.
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And by the end of the year, they read 15 books.
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So sometimes it's the small, consistent actions that leads to the biggest win.
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So I want you to think on that.
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And before we wrap up today, I want to leave you with a challenge.
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This week, I want to encourage you to identify one small step you can take towards your goal.
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Write it down and share it with someone, whether that's a friend,
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family member, or even me.
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I would love to hear it.
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So better yet, share it on LinkedIn and tag me, Marlene Greenleaf, so I can share you on.
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And while you're on LinkedIn, don't forget to subscribe to my leadership newsletter.
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It's packed with practical tips, tools, and inspiration to help you lead with
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purpose and confidence.
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And I'd love to have you join that community.
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Remember, the key isn't to move mountains in one day.
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It's to take consistent steps, no matter how small.
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So I want to thank you for joining me today on this episode of Living in Your
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Power. And as you take on this challenge, keep in mind that the path to success is a journey, not a race.
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I want you to live boldly in your power today. And if it gets tough, just breathe.
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You've still got the strength to rise. So until next time, dear listeners,
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stay safe, stay empowered, and I'll see you back here soon.
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Continue to live in your power.