The one habit to help you achieve your goals

Hey Reader,

Feel stuck on that big hairy goal you’ve set for yourself?

Maybe someone told you to dream big or go home. You were told that setting very ambitious goals is the only way to succeed.

Maybe you’ve read all the books and tried all the strategies. But, you still feel like you are spinning in circles and not making progress.

After a long period of feeling demotivated and struggling, maybe you gave up.

You’re not alone.

Many of us struggle to bridge the gap between what we want and what we do.

This week, I want to shift your thinking from goal setting to system building.

Think of goals as destinations, exciting places you want to reach. But there is no clear roadmap. Getting there can feel overwhelming.

Systems, on the other hand, are the road itself. They are the daily actions you take. These routines guarantee a path to your desired outcome.

I was there once.

But I figured out what I was missing, instead of focusing on goals (outcome), I decided to focus on the process (systems).

I was unemployed twice during the financial crisis. But, I eventually worked with companies such as Google and Meta. I overcame my lack of confidence. Now, I’m a keynote speaker on global stages. And, I’m the healthiest and fittest I’ve ever been.

In my latest video, I dive deep into this idea. It’s about the one habit that changed my life. I decided to focus on systems, not goals.

James Clear, author of the phenomenal “Atomic Habits,” sums it up perfectly: “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”

Here are 5 steps to designing and building your systems in life:

1. Who Do You Want To Be? – Shift Your Identity and Beliefs:

Start with your core values: What truly matters to you? Identify 3-5 core values that guide your decisions and actions.
Imagine your ideal self: Close your eyes and picture yourself achieving your goal. What kind of person are you in this scenario? Are you disciplined, creative, persistent?
Set goals that reflect your identity: Now, translate that vision into smaller, actionable goals that align with your core values and the person you want to become. For example, if you want to be a “healthy eater” (identity), your goal might be to “meal prep healthy lunches on Sundays” (actionable).

2. Find Your “Why” – How to Stay Motivated:

Dig deeper than the “what”: Many goals focus on the outcome (e.g., “lose weight”). But what’s the deeper reason behind it? (e.g., “feel confident and energetic”).
Connect your “why” to your values: How does achieving this goal align with your core values? This connection creates a powerful motivator.
Visualize your “why”: Take a moment each day to visualize the positive impact achieving your goal will have on your life.

3. Learn from the Best – Success Leaves Clues:

Identify role models: Find people who have achieved similar goals. Research their routines, habits, and the systems they used for success.
Adapt, don’t copy: Don’t try to replicate someone else’s system perfectly. See what elements resonate with you and adapt them to fit your own personality and lifestyle.

4. Plan for Action – Be Specific to Stay Consistent:

Schedule your actions: Don’t rely on willpower alone. Block out specific times in your calendar for the activities that make up your system.
Create routines: Turn your actions into consistent habits. For example, schedule a 30-minute workout every Tuesday and Thursday.
Minimize decision fatigue: Set up your environment for success. Prepare your workout clothes the night before. Or, lay out healthy snacks to avoid junk food.

5. Continuous Improvement – Embrace the Feedback Loop:

Track your progress: Monitor your progress towards your goals. Use journals, habit trackers, or apps to stay accountable.
Celebrate wins (big and small): Acknowledge your achievements, no matter how small. This builds good behavior and keeps you motivated.
Be flexible and adapt: Life happens. If your system isn’t working, don’t be afraid to adjust it. Analyze what’s not working. Make changes until you find a system that works for you. It should be sustainable and effective.

Upgrade Your Life and Systems:

It’s time to focus more on the process of becoming you, rather than the end goal. This helped me focus on what’s most important in my life to help me move forward. If nothing changes, then nothing changes. But, if you design better systems, you can improve your life and become unrecognizable.

Let me know by replying to this email, what area of your life you’d like to create a system for?

Here’s to growth,

Laurie 🙌

🎥 The One Habit That Changed My Life

“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.” This quote by James Clear stuck with me for the longest time.

If you want to focus on some of the biggest goals you have in life, creating systems is one of the best ways to get you there.

Watch this video if you’re looking for a new approach to goal setting and help you to finally achieve the things that you’ve always wanted.

Full Video Here

A Collection of Things that Can Help You in My Tool Box in 2024

Work 1:1 with me to grow your brand, scale your business, or get clarity in your next steps.
Speak or training for your company or community to inspire, educate, and share bespoke insights.
Promote your business/brand in my content by collaborating with me on an upcoming video and my social media content.