Achieving Goals: Steps to Success

Let’s Talk About Goals—The Kind You Actually Reach

Anyone can write down a goal. But actually getting there? That takes more than motivation and good intentions.

At Mid Life Shift, I work with people who are done with vague goals that go nowhere. You don’t need another color-coded planner—you need a system that works in real life, when you’re juggling responsibilities, fatigue, stress, and the occasional identity crisis.

That’s where SMART goals come in. Not because it’s trendy—but because it works.

 

Here’s the Deal With SMART Goals

They’re not fancy. They’re just clear. And when you’re overwhelmed, tired, or distracted, clarity is power.

• Specific
  You can’t hit a target you can’t see. “Get healthy” or “feel better” is vague. “Walk 2 miles before work 3x a week” is specific. Know what you want, why it matters, and what it looks like.
• Measurable
  If you don’t track it, you’ll forget you ever started. Set clear markers—whether it’s minutes, days, dollars, or habits. Progress you can measure is progress that motivates.
• Achievable
  I’m all for big goals—but let’s not set yourself up to fail. Stretch? Yes. Break yourself? No. Let’s be honest about your bandwidth and capacity so you can actually follow through.
• Relevant
  This is huge. Does this goal even matter to you—or are you chasing something because you think you “should”? Your goals need to align with your values, not someone else’s highlight reel.
• Time-bound
  Deadlines create momentum. Without a timeframe, your goal just floats. With one, it becomes something you’re actively working toward.

 

What Happens When You Get This Right

• You stop drifting

• You stop starting over

• You stop confusing busyness with progress

Instead, you get direction. Motivation. And real movement toward something that matters.

 

How We Make It Happen

You bring the goal—or even just the vague idea. I help you turn it into something real. Something that fits your life, not your fantasy version of it.

We break it down into steps. We track your progress without making it a full-time job. We pivot when life throws curveballs. And we celebrate the wins—especially the ones no one else sees but you.

 

And If You’re Not Sure What You Want Yet?

That’s fine. A lot of people I work with don’t have crystal-clear goals—they just know what isn’t working. That’s enough to start.

We’ll figure out what actually matters to you now, in this stage of life—not who you were ten years ago, and not who the world thinks you should be.

 

Bottom Line

You don’t need more hustle. You need a smarter approach. One that works with your life, not against it.

If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and finally make the kind of progress that sticks—I’ve got you.

Let’s set goals that don’t just live in your head—they show up in your life.