Your Hopes

Pressure test a big goal

Make sure you are choosing big goals for the right reasons by reflecting on your motivations for pursuing them.
Nurtures a Sense of
Clarity
Confidence

WHY DO THIS?

Get to the bottom of why you want to do something in order to make sure you’re pursuing big goals that align with who you are and what your family needs.

RELEVANCE TO THE WHOLE FAMILY APPROACH?

Long-term changes are more likely to stick if they align with our purpose and if we clearly articulate them.

Instructions

  1. Write down a big goal you’re working toward (or would like to work toward) on a sheet of paper.
  2. Ask yourself: “Why are you working toward this goal? Write down your answer and ask yourself “why?” and answer four more times in order to understand your motivation.
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    For example, if your big goal is to take classes at a community college, your first why answer might be “to get a certification.”  Ask again: “Why do you want a certification?” Your next answer might be “to make more money.” Ask again: “why do you want to make more money?” Keep asking until you have asked “why?” five times. ‍
  3. Now, reflect:
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How did this activity make you feel? 

    Does what you’re working toward for feel right for you? For your family?
    
Is it best choice for current circumstances? 

    Does your big goal still feel like the right thing to work toward? Is there something that feels more right?

THE WORKSHEET

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TIME

10 mins

Intensity

Collection

Planning for a big dream.

Suggested

For this activity, you’ll need to have a big goal in mind. If you don’t have one, consider using the Take aim at a big goal activity to identify one first.