Goals only matter when they move. If a goal lives only in your head—or on the edge of a
notebook—it’s not a goal, it’s a wish. This exercise is designed to help you translate your vision into something you can actually do.
By breaking a meaningful goal into clear, concrete steps, you’ll begin to build a bridge
between intention and momentum. You’ll clarify not just *what* you want, but *how* you’ll move toward it—one thoughtful, achievable step at a time.
Write your big-picture goal here. If it’s complex, feel free to list sub-goals beneath it.
Goal: _________________________________________________
Now take each goal or sub-goal and define three clear action steps that will move you
forward.
“The first step I need to take is…”
“What I will change is…”
“What I will say to…”
“What I will do next is…”
To make your action steps stronger, try using the SMART framework:
**Specific** – Be detailed and concrete.
**Measurable** – How will you know it’s done?
**Achievable** – Is it realistic based on where you are now?
**Relevant** – Does it clearly support your bigger goal?
**Time-Bound** – When will you complete it by?
Goal or Sub-Goal: ___________________________________________
a) ________________________________________________________
b) ________________________________________________________
c) ________________________________________________________
Once you begin taking action, make space each week to check in:
What have I completed?
What surprised me?
What needs to shift?
