Setting and getting goals is exciting, inspiring and challenging - well at least I hope they are for you. And the 'journey to the goals' so often is such a rich experience on it's own. That is great - but what about when you finally achieve that big big goal? You're on a real high, buzzing for maybe a few days, maybe weeks.....and then, you get that sinking feeling, that little voice in your head ( or is it your heart?) says 'So what!?"

So what? you exclaim to yourself! That was huge achieving that goal and you remind yourself of all that it requried - the hard, focussed work, the changes you made, the commitment.  Whew, it was huge. Quite right, so why is it that it seems quite hollow now? How come achieving this goal has not brought you the sense of deep satisfaction you were sure it would bring?

Well, while every human being is different with different values, beliefs and expectations it is safe to say that human beings need to have and pursue and live their meaning. 

What does give you meaning? What is it that will still have meaning for you way into the future, not just the 'now' of enjoying it.  What goals do you have right now, that has deep meaning for you and is based on your own values and beliefs.

Write down what you like to do that gives you meaning and then check how much time or how often you do it. Start being in a place of deep satisfaction and your own purpose - and enjoy.  

About the author

I listen loudly, ask questions softly and firmly and view my work as a coach as a pure privilege. We will have fun. You will make changes, permanent and positive change measured only by you. What Clients Say... "Gai forced me to do some hard,and at times personally challenging thinking. Now our revenue is likely to be more than double and I'm more excited about the potential than I have been since I set up the company" International Consultant,NZ