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Goals can always be a little tricky. For sure we need them, as they provide us a sense of direction and purpose in our own lives. However, everything between how to pursue them and what to do after achieving them is up in the air. But this goes especially for a pivotal question that some of us wouldn’t want to entertain much:<\/p>\n

Should we change goals from time to time?<\/em><\/p>\n

We don’t often entertain this for the sheer fact that self-help encourages us to push forward and to think positively about our own lives. We condition ourselves to look at failures as bad feelings and that we should be ashamed of them. Especially when our goals are right there.<\/p>\n

But I’d argue against that. In fact, a viable strategy is to change goals on a regular basis. And all that is needed from you is to pay attention to the signs for when that change is at its most viable.<\/p>\n

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Whether it’s from dopamine overload or the goals themselves being boring or not that challenging, we do eventually hit a point where our success feels empty. I think it’s a natural part for us these days, especially as our culture encourages us to keep on pursuing grander and bigger things. A relentless pursuit is inspiring in its own way, but eventually we need time to rest, recharge, and refocus.<\/p>\n

And this sign makes for an easy way to remind us to make some changes.<\/p>\n

Like with all things, people change. We find inspiration in something, pursue it, and move on all the time. The goals that you had for a kid are, without a doubt, vastly different from what they are now, for example. And that’s not a bad thing. However, it’s key for us to lean into that.<\/p>\n

Are your core values the same? Or has this recent success or journey changed it?<\/p>\n

Are you still driven in the same fashion as before? Or have you started to lose steam and want to change gears?<\/p>\n

Asking yourself reflective questions after a success or feeling these kinds of feelings is a smart move to make. It protects us from our worst impulses and ensures that the next goal we chase is something we want to chase.<\/p>\n

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Related:<\/strong> My video on why achievements are making you feel empty<\/a><\/p>\n

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Another byproduct of achievements feeling empty is the fact that goals, by their nature, are repetitive tasks. If you want to lose weight, you’re going to have to go for walks, do jogs, or hit the gym regularly. If you want a successful business, you’re going to have to work it every day. If you want to be a good writer or artist, you’ll need to practice that craft daily or several times a week.<\/p>\n

Obviously, making that commitment alone isn’t enough of a sign that you need to change goals or anything. But there are even more subtle signs when something is becoming\u00a0too repetitive <\/em>and that changes should be made. Some that come to mind are things like:<\/p>\n