Want to Set Big Goals That Feel Easy to Achieve? Here’s How to Do It!
Did you know that the biggest barrier to reaching your goals isn’t the goal itself—it's how we set it up?
According to James Clear in Atomic Habits, the secret to making big goals manageable is breaking them down into tiny, feel-good steps that you can do anywhere, anytime.
Here’s the game-changer: When you connect your goals to a specific feeling, time, and place—and give yourself just 2 minutes—suddenly, they become almost effortless.
Let me show you how...
🧠 Why Feeling Your Goals Matters
When you focus on how achieving a goal will make you feel—confident, free, energized—you create a magnetic pull toward action. This emotional connection fuels your consistency and makes the goal feel real.
🔑 The Goal-Setting Hack: The “When, Where, and 2-Minute Rule”
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Identify the Feeling You Want
Ask yourself: How will I feel when I achieve this?
Example: “I want to feel more energized and confident.” -
Attach your goal to a specific time and place
Decide: When and where will I take action?
Example: “After I brush my teeth in the morning,” or “During my lunch break.” -
Start with a 2-minute action
According to James Clear, if it takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately.
Example: Open your workout app, put on your sneakers, write one sentence of your project, or do 5 squats.
Why it works:
It’s so small, your brain says, “That’s easy,” and suddenly, starting isn’t the hard part—it’s the whole game.
✨ The Big Goal, Made Simple:
Turn “I want to write a book” into:
“I’ll sit down at my desk, feel excited about sharing my story, and write one sentence during my lunch break—just 2 minutes.”
Once you start, momentum carries you forward.
Ready to Achieve Big Goals Without Overwhelm?
Start feeling your goals—connect them to a specific moment, place, and a tiny action.
And if you want a simple system to keep your goals clear, focused, and achievable every day, check out my Self Help Planner. It’s packed with tools to turn big dreams into tiny, doable steps.
👉 [Click here to get your planner and make your goals feel easy!]
Remember: Big goals don’t have to feel scary—they just need a little strategy. Share this with someone who’s ready to crush their goals—without the overwhelm!
🔗 Reference: James Clear, Atomic Habits (2018)
Psychology Today, “The Power of Tiny Habits” (2020)
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