Why Traditional Goal Setting is Failing You (And What to Do Instead)

Happy New Year! It’s that time again—vision boards, resolutions, and goal lists galore. But let’s get real for a moment: how many times have you hit the ground running on January 1st toward those big goals only to drop them a few weeks or months later???

The problem? You’ve been doing it the old way:

• Changing your actions instead of focusing on changing your thoughts & feelings.?
• Following someone else’s blueprint, ignoring what actually feels right for you.
• Believing you’ll finally feel fulfilled once you achieve "the thing."

But here’s the truth: Manifestation and goal-setting aren’t about doing more. They’re about energetic alignment—and that’s where Human Design changes everything.

The Old Way vs. The New Way

The Old Way: You decide you want more money coming in this year, so you grind—late nights, endless meetings, and volunteering for projects that don’t excite you. Months later, you’re exhausted, resentful, and still waiting for someone to notice your effort so you can secure that promotion or bonus. By the time you get it the extra cash, it’s not as much as you wanted & you start questioning if all the effort is worth it.?

The New Way (Aligned with Human Design): Instead of chasing & working harder, you align with your values & authenticity. Using your Human Design, you:

• Say no to extra work that doesn’t light you up because you know that as a Generator or MG, the way to get more of what you want, is by focusing on the things that excite you. When you start doing that, you invite MORE opportunities your way that not only get you that extra $$$ but fill your love tank.?
• You follow your gut so you NEVER waste time or energy on things that aren’t meant for you.? More energy = more time to focus on money-making opportunities that feel effortless.?
• Instead of chasing the money, you use your strategy to wait for the money-making opportunities to come to you.???

The result? You feel satisfied & at peace day-to-day, and everything starts flowing effortlessly to you because you’re working with your energy—not against it. And you know what that means? Money money money.?

Three Steps to Set Aligned Goals This Year

1. Reconnect with Your Purpose: Your Human Design chart reveals your unique gifts and purpose. This year, don’t just ask, "What do I want to achieve?" Instead, ask, "How do I want to feel?" and *"Who do I want to become?"
2. Set Goals That Work with Your Design:

• Generators & Manifesting Generators: What truly excites you? Double down on that. Let go of people pleasing and the idea that there is only one way to achieve whatever you want.?
• Projectors: Focus on fewer, high-impact goals. Recognition & honing your gifts is your superpower.?
• Manifestors: Listen to your urges and act boldly—but only when it feels right. Those that are meant to come along for the ride, will.? Don’t be afraid to leave people behind.?
• Reflectors: Stay flexible and seek out the people, places, and things that make you feel alive.

3. Release the Hustle: Stop chasing goals that don’t align with your energy. Release the guilt, the "shoulds," and the hustle mindset. When you let go of what’s not yours, you create space for clarity and flow.

What Alignment Looks Like

Imagine this: You’ve set goals that you’re excited about and feel so good you’re working toward them with ease. Your mornings are calm, and your evenings are restful because you no longer fill your days with energy-draining tasks or people. Your career is advancing—all while you feel balanced, energized, and peaceful at home.?

This isn’t wishful thinking; it’s what happens when you align your goals with your design.

I changed the trajectory of my career, home life, & personal wellness by investing in a coach who taught me how to use my Human Design to create the life I have always wanted but was too scared to go after.

Now, I am working toward dedicating my life to helping other corporate/working moms like you do the same because you can have it all AND it gets to feel good.?

Let’s make 2025 the year you stop hustling and start thriving.

Ready to learn how your Human Design can transform your year? Book Your Free Work/Life Audit Here and let’s build a life and career that feels as good as it looks.

xoxo - Alex