Why Don’t My Goals Actually Change Anything? (What You’re Missing About Real Change) | Ep. 289

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Y’all… if you’ve ever set a goal and thought, “Why isn’t this actually changing anything?” This episode is going to hit a little different. Today, I’m joined by my husband (and favorite conversation partner), and we’re diving into something I don’t think we talk about enough in the goal-setting space: What if the way we think about change is incomplete? We’re bringing in insights from communication studies, rhetoric, and performance research—fields that don’t usually show up in personal development, but honestly should. Because when you’re setting bold goals, what you’re really trying to do is create change and change is not as simple as setting the goal and following the plan. In this episode, we talk about: why most goal-setting advice misses how change actually works the difference between incremental change and disruptive change why small steps work sometimes… and sometimes they don’t how disruption can unlock real transformation what it means to “make the invisible visible” in your planning process why planning is not just about time management, but awareness how your identity and community shape whether you follow through the surprising downside of sharing your goals publicly why support systems matter more than motivation how to think about “we goals,” not just “me goals” We also share real examples—from global social movements to everyday life—that show how change actually happens when something finally sticks. If you’re in a season where you’re setting big goals, trying to follow through, and wanting to grow without losing yourself in the process, this episode will give you a completely different lens. Because it’s not just about what you do. It’s about what you make visible, who you do it with, and whether your life actually supports the change you’re trying to create. Connect with me: Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: Join Here Website: PlanGoalPlan.com LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-🗓️-b673334 Ready to begin? Schedule a chat about Simply Bold at plangoalplan.com

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