What are some tips for setting realistic goals without sacrificing self-care?

Regular reflection, seeking support, and celebrating achievements help maintain balance while avoiding burnout. It's important to remember that self-care is essential for overall well-being and should not be compromised. Remember, we are all humans, and we have limits. It is important to prioritize self-care to avoid burnout.

Whenever you want set realistic goals for yourself, 1st step start with knowing your WHY. WHY you want to achieve what you want to achieve. Once you get clarity on this, next 2nd step is to use SMART goal setting framework. This framework used by many working professional as well as mangers and I personally use it on a regular basis. SMART stands for set Specific goal, it should be Measurable, it should be Achievable, it should be Relevant, it should be Time bound. When you set your goals using these 5 steps you get complete overview or you can say a big picture of your goal. With this much clarity, you can easily work towards your goal in a structured way without experiencing burnout or compromising on self-care. Thank you.

Going 7 levels deep to your why behind a goal will help in accessing intrinsic motivation. Also, focusing on one growth area at a time instead of having many goals and spreading your energy thin will help you achieve more in less time, feeling more satisfied with your progress and the amount of energy it took

In my experience if your head and your heart are unaligned then it is difficult to set the goals that you really want to achieve. Alignment with your values keep you on track therefore you remain focus. You need to ask yourself is this really what YOU want. We know goals can change whether they are impacted by your external environment, your personal life, career changes as well as from an internal perspective. This is where self-care comes in. It's about knowing yourself, who you are. It's about self-acceptance, self-love and most importantly choosing yourself first. Make a decision, stick with it, adapt if necessary but always come back to is this what you really want? Aligning your head, your heart and your values is self-care.

A hint to know if the goal fits your inner values is the degree of motivation you put on it. The more motivational you'll find the goal, the more it is aligned with yourself which is by the way taking care of you

Without a doubt, smaller is better in terms of getting started with any personal development goal. While it is motivating (at times) to consider a longer-term, more ambitious goal--it's going to take some time to get there! So, in that interim, smaller goals can indeed help build momentum, which is critical for sustaining motivation. Remember, the hardest step is the first, so doing anything you can to lower that friction and make the first step easier can really pay off.

This is very important because we usually make super demanding plans or goals and as a result we get frustrated when we cannot finish them for any reason. The motivation is the most important fuel, every time you finish a task, you feel motivated and your self-steem increases.

This is a crucial step towards getting things done in a sustainable manner. Think about it: When was the last time you achieved a super big yet vague goal for yourself? Let’s say “Getting in shape” Ambiguous goals like these are unlikely to succeed because you lack a plan. Now consider this: I challenge myself to hit the gym 30 minutes a day and remove any unnecessary snacks outside of my primary diet. Now things start to get clearer, you know exactly what you have to do everyday. Once you reach a certain level of fitness, it’s time to come up with a higher intensity routine in order to reach that level you desire. Goals are much easier achieved when broken down into actionable steps!

In my experience, once you have a full list of tasks associated with your goals, group them by context to make it easier to engage with what you can do given where you are and the tools you have at hand! Examples of context = home, hardware store, calls, Excel, Company ERP System, etc. Just make them relevant to you.

When implementing time blocking, prioritize the scheduling of self-care activities—those that resonate with your values and bring you joy—before anything else. This strategy guarantees that your energy is directed towards actions that nourish and sustain you. Echoing the wisdom of Lisa Nichols, "serve from your saucer, not your cup... serve from the overflow." By placing emphasis on yourself and the things that bring you joy, you'll create an abundance of positive energy to share with others.

When planning out your schedule, allot your self-care first. It's a funny thing, but much as working toward goals can push self-care aside, the reverse doesn't tend to happen. Working toward a goal will always find it's way into the priority list. Also, adopt the mindset that self-care is one of the critical steps toward achieving your goals because you need that foundation of well-being to build reserves for the long haul.

"I don't have time for myself." A common statement I've made in the past. I had to step back and ask myself, "Who and what am I giving my time away to?" I realized, I need to take it back to restore myself. I've given minutes and hours away to scrolling through articles on my phone or doing favors for others who never valued my time. Instead, I've consciously scheduled time throughout the day for my own personal check-ins. By scheduling time for myself, on my calendar, it leads to having less time to give to other things that aren't as important as my well-being and peace.

Consider what you are saying "Yes" to. Because when so "Yes" to one thing, you are saying "No" to a dozen others. Self-care could be one of them.

It is so important to include time for self care on your schedule. We're all so busy throughout the day that it is often easy to overlook! But be sure to get it ON the schedule. Having a visual reminder throughout your day significantly helps in prioritizing self-care. This, in turn, guarantees that the time you allocated for self-care is honored. So whether you use an app like To-Do or a calendar solution like Outlook or Google, make sure those self care items are ON your schedule!

One thing I've found helpful when it comes to keeping my goals on track and relevant is a weekly review. Try and set aside time each week to ask yourself the following questions about each goal: - Am I on track? - If yes, great! If not, why? - What about this goal is attracting you/repelling you from it? - Does it still align to your vision, purpose, values? - Is there something/someone you need to help get you moving on this goal again? - What's the very next physical thing you need to do to get/keep/stop moving with this goal? -

It's important to celebrate small wins! As you progress toward your goals, celebrate the small victories along the way. Acknowledge and appreciate your efforts, no matter how minor they may seem. This positive reinforcement fosters a sense of accomplishment and bolsters your self-esteem.

One thing that helps achieve all the above is to say more NOs so you can have space for more YESes you really want. Saying YES to someone may sacrifice the time for another priority so be very mindful of the choices you make on a daily basis. Take your time to think and review your to-do’s before jumping ahead and saying yes.

Balancing goal-setting and self-care involves a few key strategies. First, identify specific, achievable, and time-bound goals. Break these down into smaller, manageable steps to avoid overwhelm. Prioritize tasks and set boundaries to ensure you're not overcommitting. Be flexible and allow space for adjustments in your schedule or expectations. Regularly check in with yourself to maintain balance and adjust goals if they're impeding your self-care. Celebrate progress, no matter how small, and don't shy away from reevaluating or modifying your goals if they start impacting your well-being negatively. Remember, self-care isn't negotiable—it's an integral part of achieving any goal.

Five simple tips for setting realistic goals without sacrificing self-care. Prioritize: Choose a few key goals that are most important to you at a given time. This helps you focus your energy on what truly matters. Break it down: Divide your goals into smaller, manageable steps. This makes them less overwhelming and easier to achieve. Be specific: Clearly define your goals with specific and measurable criteria. Set deadlines: Assign realistic deadlines to your goals and their sub-steps. Balance and flexibility: Ensure your goals allow room for self-care by setting realistic time limits and being open to adjusting them as needed. Celebrate achievements: Acknowledge your progress and celebrate small victories along the way.

Na vida só temos a chance de sermos nós mesmos, então o autocuidado precisa começar em nossos pensamentos, gerir nossa forma de pensar algo, filtrar os pensamentos de forma leve e cuidando de tudo que colocamos em nossos dias. Nunca deixando de lado as reflexões necessárias para vivermos de verdade nossas vidas. Se for preciso sumir, se isolar e enfrentar a SOLIDÃO de frente que assim façamos. Afinal, só conhecerá o lado bom da vida aqueles que enfrentarem seus temores.