Using ‘Compass Goals’ to Achieve More in the New Year

If the idea of goal setting makes you feel anxious or think of past failures, it may be because you’ve been setting the wrong kind of goals. Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA®

Our goals should inspire and motivate us, leaving us with a sense of hope for the future. But if you’re feeling haunted by past failures, the entire process of goal setting can make you feel anxious. Often, the root of the problem is that we’ve been setting the wrong kinds of goals, which is why I want to share the concept of “compass goals” with you in this episode.

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