Episode 2: The Secret to Goal-Setting

Wouldn’t you like to choose what your future looks like, rather than leave it to chance?

Transcript

Hi, I’m Rebecca and you’re listening to Brain Snacks — the podcast that brings you bite-sized tips for designing a life you love. 

In this series, Dangerously Disciplined, we’re discussing 4 steps that will take you from stress to success. 

Previously, we discussed the downfalls of relying on willpower to get stuff done, and you took your first action towards becoming a more disciplined person by starting to notice your habits.

This would have given you a snapshot of your current state of affairs (a baseline, if you like) for tracking progress. 

The next step is to get clear on your desired future state, because when you’re deliberate about where you want to go, you become the author of your life. You infuse it with purpose, passion and a healthy dose of power — because you’re calling the shots, rather than reacting to the whims of the world around you.  

So, how can you be intentional about your future? 

Activity worksheet

Completing this 5-10 minute activity is your second step to a more disciplined ‘you': My Ideal Identity.  

References

Thanks to the following researchers and thought leaders, who have informed and inspired this podcast (in alphabetical order).

James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, USA

Peter Gollwitzer, Professor of Psychology, New York University

Sarah McKay, PhD neuroscientist, University of Oxford, and director of The Neuroscience Academy, Australia

Marissa Peer, Rapid Transformational Therapy trainer and best-selling author