In the last few years, millions of people have taken the leap to make changes in their lives. We’ve witnessed Mass Migration and The Great Resignation simultaneously when burnout and stress levels hit all-time highs, and younger generations don’t feel in charge of their future.
Today’s world feels more demanding than ever. Surrounded by social media and advertising, we’re constantly reminded of things we lack and should do. It’s like the internet carpet bombs us with hundreds of opinions about what we should do with our health, finances, and so on.
People are fed up. Many have openly criticized the hustle culture recently. News articles recount how self-care has become too much work. Quiet quitters, people who refuse to go above and beyond at work, have become trendsetters.
It’s all too much.
It is not that people don’t want to challenge themselves and improve their lives. Self-actualization, the need to achieve your full potential, is what we all strive for.
Finding your inner Zen, in my mind, comes down to discovering your priorities, finding a balance, and being content with your life. Unfortunately, there are no one-size-fits-all answers or get-rich-quick solutions.
The do-this-now-grenades tossed into your feed create a false sense of urgency and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). It’s not that the advice is always wrong (there’s a lot of excellent content out there!), but it can lead you to make big moves for the wrong reasons. Like a rudderless ship, it can sweep you in one direction one day and then another tomorrow.
Instead, most of us would be better off if we picked a direction and stuck with it. So, ask yourself what the end goal is and what is the best thing you can do today to get there.
As I see it, creating your best life requires a strategy.
Strategic thinking is what I got fascinated by working for startups for a decade. As a Product Director, I’ve tried and tested dozens of different ways of setting direction for the business and employees. After a while, I found that many of these principles can be applied to our personal lives.
Specifically, working in healthcare and financial wellness has exposed me to many areas impacting our quality of life. For example, I’ve seen how some lives are ruined and others are enriched by their health and financial decisions.
For many years, I have been intentional about my life goals. I’ve set life goals, tracked them using technology, formed habits, and automated them to get there faster. I’ve created these methods with influence from different disciplines, such as organizational leadership, project management, behavioral science, and positive psychology.
Advances in science and technology make it much easier to live intentionally. Many of us walk around wearing marvels that keep us informed and motivate us, such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit. Some devices help us see, in real time, how our bodies react to the foods we eat. Some apps help us save and invest more efficiently and creatively than ever before.
Tons of opportunities exist for those who know what they want, set aim, and stay focused on the goal.
I believe in being purposeful in pursuing your own life goals. That’s why I started writing the Mindframe Blog to help you discover your best life. I hope it gives you ideas for growing, becoming more productive, and living happier.
In the Mindframe Blog, I will cover various topics, such as life goal setting and tracking, automation, and habit-forming. We will discuss financial wellness, health and fitness, mental wellness, sleep and recovery, and career development, among many other things. I will help you get more out of your wearable technology and apps, help you discover your goals, and give you the tools to frame your decisions. I’m excited to have you join my journey, which you can start here!
Please feel free to contact me and tell me what goals you are pursuing and what has helped or stopped you from achieving your life goals. I’d love to hear from you.
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