{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Before You Set Your 2026 Goals, Listen to This | EP 67","description":"In this episode, I\u2019m breaking down why most goals don\u2019t stick and it has nothing to do with discipline, motivation, or willpower. What I\u2019ve seen again and again in my work is that we often chase external outcomes, thinking they\u2019ll make us feel a certain way, when what we\u2019re actually craving is an internal state. I walk you through the eight core areas of life I use with my clients and show you how to identify both the external goal and the internal feeling attached to it. From there, I explain how to find your personal \u201cNorth Star\u201d \u2014 the few key feelings your nervous system is truly longing for \u2014 and how to use those as a guide for everyday decision-making. Instead of forcing change or pushing harder, this approach helps you shift your internal state first, so your external world can follow naturally. When your nervous system learns it\u2019s safe to experience peace, confidence, or freedom, lasting change becomes not only possible, but sustainable. If you\u2019re ready for a more aligned, grounded way to approach 2026, this episode will give you a completely new lens on goal setting. ________________________________   Key Takeaways Most goals fail because they\u2019re chasing external validation instead of internal regulation. Your nervous system determines what feels safe long before your mind takes action. Sustainable change happens through small, consistent choices aligned with your desired internal state. ________________________________   Episode Highlights: goal setting, New Year goals, goals that stick, intention setting, sustainable goal setting, personal growth, nervous system regulation, internal vs external goals, aligned living, conscious goal setting ________________________________ \u2b50 If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and leave a 5-star review so more people can find the tools they need to live and work in alignment.   ________________________________   More from Minh-Thu   Learn about the Higher Alignment Program \u2192 higheralignmentconsulting.com\/program Watch: The Real Reason You\u2019re Burnt Out \u2192 higheralignmentconsulting.com\/the-real-reason-youre-burnt-out\/ Take the Burnout Quiz \u2192 higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com Connect on LinkedIn and Instagram ","author_name":"The Higher Alignment Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/545027","html":"