Design Your Dream Life; A Goal Setting Guide for Big Changes (free workbook inside)

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By  Jenny Smith Mattfeldt  | Published October 11, 2024

The minute August is over a switch flips in my brain that play time is over and I suddenly want to get my entire life together. I don't know if this is residual back to school energy (I am craving new notebooks and pens) or if it's just the natural energy of the season. Instead of settling in for the rest of the year and putting your goals off until New Years resolutions I'm begging you, take advantage of this energy.

Autumn is meant for realigning with yourself, it gives us an opportunity to slow down and take inventory. What's serving you and what isn't? Habits, relationships, mindsets, all of it. The same way you can look at nature right now and see it letting go and shedding, we need to be able to do the same thing. Instead of waiting for new years resolutions start putting in the work right now and set yourself up for success. How good would it feel to walk into the new year with 80 days worth of work behind you rather than starting on day 1? We have the ability to reinvent ourselves at any time so take a minute to consider these questions, if you woke up in 2025 as your DREAM self...

What does your perfect day look like?

What kind of clothes are you wearing?

What kind of hobbies are you interested in?

Do you lift weights, walk, do pilates, ride horses, how are you active?

Who are you spending time with?

Who is your partner and what is your relationship like?

What kind of work do you do? How much money do you make?

Are you happy and satisfied with your life? What makes that so?

Now take a step back. That day, that life, that woman that you were picturing, you are completely capable of making that happen. To wear those kinds of clothes, you just have to buy the clothes. To have that kind of job you might need to start networking and sending in resumes. If your dream day involves riding horses or going to the beach? Just. Fucking. Do it. If your dream relationship involves being with someone that's utterly obsessed with you and you're currently dating someone who doesn't even respect you... it's time to cut them loose.

The entire vision might be overwhelming but you just have to break it into baby steps. Pick a few goals that will contribute to your dream life and break them down into bite sized pieces. It can feel difficult to start but the more steps you take in the right direction the more momentum you will create. You can use this template below to get started (for best quality download on a computer.)

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Fall offers the perfect energy for growth, transformation, and real change, and I hope you take full advantage of this new season's vibe. Remember, we aren't meant to stay the same forever, and the reality is we don't have forever to make these changes. Before you know it it will be 2025 then 2026, and you could still be in the exact same place— or you could be living out that dream life. You are so capable of change and so deserving of great things, but it all starts with the work you put in today. Every step forward is setting you up for success down the road. So, embrace the challenge, and know that your future self will thank you.

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