How Goals are Sabotaging Your Dreams EP 29

Hey everyone! Welcome back to The Conscious Edge. I'm Alecia St. Germain, and today I’m excited to share an insightful conversation I had with my good friend and wellness advocate, Jonathan Dugger. We dove into something I think we all wrestle with—how to balance ambitious, long-term goals with everyday happiness and fulfillment. Jonathan and I both come from entrepreneurial backgrounds, and over the years, we've seen how easily people can get bogged down by the "grind" and lose sight of the joy in the journey. In our chat, we uncovered some crucial ideas on how to avoid burnout by grounding our goals in what truly matters, not just to society or corporate checklists but to us as individuals. So many people delay their happiness, thinking, "I'll be happy once I hit X goal," but as Jonathan said, this mindset can lead to years of dissatisfaction. Instead, we believe that the journey should be fulfilling now, not just at some distant finish line. If you’re looking for support defining your goals, or creating new goals that are more aligned, you can start here. Resources:  Episode 5: 4 Unhealthy Goal Habits and What to Do Differently Join waitlist for more information on our upcoming retreat in Phoenix, AZ, February 2025 Sending you love and be well! Connect with Us: If you have ideas for topics you’d like us to cover, please email them to [email protected]. Follow Alecia on Instagram for Bits of Joyful Inspiration Connect with Alecia on LinkedIn Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn Check out Jonathan Wellness Advocacy  Disclaimer You can learn more about The Exponential Entrepreneur: my personal development group coaching program for established women entrepreneurs who deeply desire to confidently lead their businesses to increased impact and financial growth without burnout.