Stop setting SMART Goals, Start setting HEART Goals

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, millions of people around the world set ambitious goals, only to abandon them by February.

Habit-building tools and apps promise to help, but often fall short.

The reason? Goal setting is not just about setting objectives; it's about tapping into the emotions that drive us.

To harness the true power of goal setting, we must tap into our emotions. - Simon Sinek

Scientific research supports this notion, showing that goals linked to positive emotions significantly increase the likelihood of success.

The Neurology of Goal Setting

When we set emotion-infused goals, our brains respond with:

• Greater motivation: Emotions stimulate the brain's reward circuitry, fuelling intrinsic motivation.
• Increased focus: Connecting with desired outcomes helps maintain attention and concentration by activating the Reticular Activation System (RAS)
• Enhanced resilience: Emotional investment fosters perseverance in the face of obstacles.
• Sustained effort: Emotion-driven goals lead to a deeper sense of fulfilment and satisfaction.

The Power of E-Motion

The trick is to attach an emotion to your goal, and then find ways to achieve it. - Jim Kwik

Emotion Infused Goals enables us to tap into our deepest aspirations and propel ourselves toward success.?

Why Emotion-Infused Goal Setting Works

1. Emotions drive behavior: Combining logic (SMART goals) with emotion (HEART goals) creates a powerful driver: motivation.
2. Increased dopamine release: Emotion-infused goals stimulate the brain's reward system, releasing dopamine and reinforcing positive behavior.
3. Deeper meaning and purpose: Emotional connection gives goals significance, leading to a greater sense of fulfillment.

Conclusion

Goal setting is not just about achieving objectives; it's about connecting with the emotions that drive us. By incorporating emotions into our goals, we tap into our deepest aspirations, fuel intrinsic motivation, and pave the way for sustained effort and success.

As we set our goals, let's remember to infuse them with emotion, unlocking the true power of goal setting.

We would be diving deep into many such topics in our webinar "Detox your Mind - How to Rewire your mind to achieve your most audacious goals" on Sunday 18 August 2024.

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