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CLARIFY YOUR GOALS

We are always taking ourselves towards something. At times, this might represent an explicit and carefully chosen goal; at other times, the direction is less clear and emergent because we are attracted to or repelled from something in an unconscious way. One of the best ways to stay productive is to have clear goals in the form of specific steps or outcomes.

The Goal Highlighter is a useful exercise to bring clarity into what is happening right now and the conscious and unconscious forces that are taking you forward. It helps you map what you want, where this is clear, and to systematically identify specific smaller goals that will support you in that direction. Highlighting your goals builds conscious awareness about areas ...

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