How to Define and Reach your Goals?
I’ll bet most of you came to my website searching for ways to feel healthier—maybe to manage your weight, boost your energy, or find the motivation to make positive changes. It’s so common to start each year with a resolution to lose weight, eat better, or adopt a new fitness routine.
Is Health the Real Goal?
But here’s something to think about: what if health isn’t actually the goal?
I know that might sound surprising, especially if you're planning to kick off 2025 with intentions like losing weight, trying yoga, hitting the gym, or cooking more meals at home. But health is more than just a destination. It’s a launch pad—a vehicle that empowers you to feel good, gain clarity, and focus on what truly matters to you.
Clearing the Path to Your Goals
As a Health Coach, my job is to help you clear away the obstacles that stand between you and your goals, whatever they may be.
You’re searching for your ideal life—your purpose. The real goal is the big picture, the vision you have for your life. Maybe it’s a dream you’ve carried since childhood, like owning your own business or living in a house by the beach.
The Evolving Nature of Purpose
Whatever your vision of an ideal life looks like, one thing is certain: the desire to find your purpose will stay with you throughout your life. That purpose will evolve and shift as you move through different seasons—whether you’re in school, starting a family, or putting kids through college.
If you strive to live authentically—to truly connect with yourself and be present in both your mind and body—that question of purpose will keep resurfacing.
So, the challenge becomes: how do you define your purpose? What do you truly want out of life?
Start Defining Your Purpose
You can start the process by simply sitting down with a piece of paper or even opening your notes app on your phone. Write down what you want out of life. Make a list of all the areas you’d like to define and set a goal.
After you set the goal, write down what activity will help you achieve the big picture.
Defining Your True Goals
Let me give you an example:
You might set a goal like, “In three months, I want to have a consistent meditation practice three times a week.” But my question is: why? Perhaps you answer that you want to feel calmer throughout your day and have more patience with your family.
Here’s the translation: the goal isn’t to meditate; the goal is to be calmer and more patient. Then, I’d ask you: what prevents you from being calm or patient? Your answer might reveal what you need to address, master, or remove from your life. If you can’t simply eliminate those challenges, meditation can be a tool to help you achieve calmness and patience.
Finding Your Ideal Life and Purpose
How does this exercise help you discover your ideal life or purpose? As you work through the obstacles in front of you and connect more deeply to your true self, it becomes clearer what you’re truly striving for.
My Journey: Living Proof
I’m living proof of this process. For a long time, I felt a sense of purpose but struggled to find my direction. I waited for a sign—something external to guide me. Little did I know, I’d been holding that sign since I was 15 years old: my autoimmune condition, Vitiligo, often called the "Michael Jackson disease." It’s a condition where the skin loses its pigment, leading to visible patches.
My first spot appeared at 15, and every summer since I’ve faced anxiety about bathing suit weather because of those visible patches. Searching for healing, I initially received little help from conventional medicine. This motivated me to explore outside traditional Western medical thought, ultimately inspiring me to become a Health Coach.
My journey has involved learning how to support healing through nourishment, yoga, and breathwork. While my work with myself isn’t finished—I’m not cured and still deal with symptoms daily—I remain committed to living my best life and sharing what I learn with others.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
If you’re striving to find your ideal life and want guidance in cultivating a deeper conversation with yourself, I invite you to schedule a 30-minute Discovery Call. It’s complimentary and could be the catalyst for discovering your true purpose.
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Warmly,
Melinda
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