To learn how to start practicing self awareness read our post on HOW TO PRACTICE SELF OBSERVATION  and be sure to download the free  5-day Self Observation Guide. 

• How to define your why
• Help on your self observation goals
• Help on how to curate a self observation routine
• Guided Journaling cues
• How to Identify Patterns and Trends
• How to Seek Feedback

The second step on how to set clear goals is Purpose. Purpose helps you find your focus!

Purpose shapes clear and meaningful goals. It streamlines your journey by sharpening your focus towards what truly matters and aligns your goals with the core values and aspirations you’ve identified through self-observation.  Purpose allows you to have a clear view of the goal you want to achieve, making every step a strategic move towards your ultimate target.

Mood boards are a one of the most effective tool for identifying one’s purpose for several reasons:

1. 1. Visualization of Ideas and Feelings: Mood boards allow for the visual representation of abstract concepts, feelings, and values that are often hard to articulate. By organizing these visuals, individuals can better understand and articulate their inner thoughts and aspirations, making their purpose more tangible.
   2. Enhances Self-Discovery: The process of creating a mood board encourages deep self-reflection and exploration. As individuals select images, quotes, and symbols that resonate with them, they gain insights into their passions, strengths, and the essence of what drives them. This exploration aids in uncovering their true purpose.
   3. Facilitates Goal Setting: By visualizing their values and aspirations, individuals can set more aligned and meaningful goals. A mood board acts as a constant reminder of these goals, motivating individuals to take actions that are in harmony with their purpose.
   4. Inspires Creativity: The creative process of making a mood board can unlock new ideas and perspectives. This creativity can lead to innovative ways of thinking about one’s life purpose and how to achieve it.
   5. Provides Clarity and Focus: Mood boards help to filter distractions by focusing on what truly matters to the individual. This clarity can reduce overwhelm and direct energy towards purposeful actions.
   6. Encourages Emotional Connection: The visual and aesthetic nature of mood boards can evoke strong emotional responses. This emotional connection reinforces the individual’s commitment to their purpose, making it more likely for them to pursue it with passion.
   7. Acts as a Personal Roadmap: The completed mood board serves as a personal roadmap, guiding individuals towards their purpose. It can be referenced regularly to ensure that actions and decisions align with their core values and long-term vision.
   8. Promotes Positive Reinforcement: Seeing a visual representation of one’s aspirations and values can provide positive reinforcement and boost self-confidence. It reminds individuals of their potential to achieve their purpose.

In essence, mood boards help individuals clarify and connect with their purpose, acting as both a source of inspiration and a guide towards realizing their aspirations. To learn how to create your own purpose Mood Board download the: Finding Purpose creating Mood Boards. For more on purpose read our post:

Want more?  Learn and have fun.  How?   Our Mood Board Workshop.  This workshop offers a creative approach to exploring your personal values, passions and your goal. By teaching you how to crate picture of what the future could look like, outlines specific objectives, and describes how to achieve the vision. Come Dream, Create, and Achieve with us! Craft your vision, set powerful intentions unto a board. Join us for an inspiring session of goal visualization and transformation. Limited spots per session! Secure your spot now at reviseandco.com/workshops

Third step on how to set really clear goals is to take action.

Achieve your goals through structured planning and consistent action.

1. Dreaming

Start with Imagination: The first step is about allowing yourself the freedom to dream and envision what you truly desire in life, without any constraints. This is a creative phase where you imagine your ideal future, tapping into your deepest aspirations and desires. It’s important to think broadly and boldly, considering what brings you joy, fulfillment, and a sense of purpose.

Why It Matters: Dreaming sets the foundation for your goals by helping you to identify what you really want, not what you think you should want based on societal expectations or other influences.

2. Identify a Big Goal

Clarify Your Vision: Once you’ve allowed yourself to dream freely, the next step is to distill those dreams into a clear, big goal. This goal should be significant and meaningful to you, reflecting your core values and what you’ve identified as your ultimate aspiration during the dreaming phase.

Criteria for Success: Ensure your big goal is SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This framework helps in making your goal clear and attainable, providing a solid target to aim for.

3. Break That Big Goal into Mini Goals

Set Milestones: Breaking your big goal into smaller, manageable goals makes it less overwhelming and more actionable. These mini goals should act as milestones or steps towards achieving your larger ambition. Each mini goal should be aligned with the overall direction you want to go but scaled down to smaller achievements that can be accomplished in the near term.

Prioritize and Sequence: Decide which mini goals to tackle first, considering their relevance, urgency, and the resources you have available. This sequencing will help you build momentum as you achieve each mini goal, keeping you motivated and on track.

4. Action on Those Mini Goals by Taking Small Steps on a Daily Basis

Develop Actionable Tasks: For each mini goal, outline specific, daily actions or tasks that will move you closer to achieving it. These tasks should be concrete and doable within a day or a short time frame, making progress feel immediate and tangible.

Stay Consistent: The key to this step is consistency. Daily action builds habits and creates a compounding effect that brings significant progress over time. Even on days when motivation is low, committing to taking at least one small step can maintain momentum.

Measure and Adjust: Regularly review your progress towards each mini goal and the overarching big goal. Celebrate successes to maintain motivation and reassess or adjust your approach if a particular strategy isn’t working as expected.

By following this process, you transform the abstract concept of a dream into a concrete plan of action, making it possible to navigate the journey from where you are now to where you want to be. This approach not only makes your goals more attainable but also embeds a sense of purpose and direction into your daily life, ensuring that every action you take is a step towards realizing your dreams.

Routines are the fourth step on how to set really clear goals.

Did you know that it takes 6 weeks to establish a habit and 66 days until it’s a new behavior. They key to success is consistently doing something until you are successful at it. Looking for ways to establish new habits? This post brings so much clarity on HOW ROUTINES CREATE GOOD HABITS and how to track them for success. 

The Revise Goal Book has a 1 year un dated planner section, purposely created to help you track your habits, behaviors. 

Keep Accountable is the firth step on how to set really clear goals.

Two minds are better than one and a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.  This is because there is strength in numbers. If you are looking for a way to fortify your success in reaching a goal, then you should get an accountability partner.  Share your dreams, your goals and what you have discovered about yourself.  Invite them into the conversation, so that they can help you help you: establish clear goals, stay on task & track your goals.