Goal Setting That Aligns with Your Soul (Not Just Your Calendar)

It's easy to get caught in a loop of setting goals you think you "should" want—like the perfect job, weight, or relationship. But if those goals aren't rooted in your soul, they'll feel hollow once you reach them. Soul-aligned goals come from within. They reflect your values, your desires, and your version of success.

Why Traditional Goal Setting Often Fails

Most goal-setting frameworks focus on achievement over alignment. They ask:

What do you want?

How will you get it?

When will you get it by?

But they rarely ask why. Without a deep connection to the "why," you lose momentum. You procrastinate. You burn out. Or you reach the finish line and feel…nothing.

Step 1: Clarify Your Values

Before you set a goal, ask yourself:

What matters to me most right now?

How do I want to feel as I move through this next season?

Use your journal to identify 3 core values. Let these be your compass.

Step 2: Choose One Soul Goal

Pick one goal that lights you up and scares you a little. This could be starting a creative project, deepening your relationship, improving your health, or building a new habit.

Your goal should feel like an invitation—not an obligation.

Step 3: Break It Into Seasons

Instead of 12-month resolutions, try 90-day goals. Ask:

What does progress look like this season?

What small actions can I take weekly?

Shorter timelines keep goals flexible and grounded in real life.

Step 4: Create Milestone Moments

Mark your progress with rituals or rewards:

Journal reflections

Celebratory dinners

Creative time blocks

Opening a bottle of wine you wrote a goal on

It's not just about the end result—it's about honoring the journey.

Step 5: Reflect + Recalibrate

Every month, ask:

Is this goal still aligned?

What needs to shift?

What am I proud of?

Your Dreamline journal includes monthly and seasonal goal reviews so your vision evolves as you do.

📆 Dreamline Journaling Prompt: "What does success look and feel like for me this season?"

✨ Don't just set goals—live them. Our journal helps you map intentions with meaning and move forward with clarity and courage.