At the start of the year, it’s easy for us to think about all of the things that we want.

I want to lose weight.
I want to change my job.
I want to find a relationship.

Some of these things are pretty straightforward. If you do X, you will achieve Y. If you consume less calories than you burn, you will lose weight.

But, we all know it’s not always as simple as that 🫠.

One of my goals for many years was to purchase a house 🏠️ . To do that, I knew that I needed to follow the steps everyone goes through to buy a house.

1. Determine where I wanted to buy

2. Find a real estate agent and get pre-approved

3. Visit houses and make offers

4. Go through the buying process

5. Buy the house! 🎉 

I had the steps laid out, but when I thought about #1, I felt stuck.

Should I buy in California where my parents live? What can I afford there? Should I buy out of state because it’s cheaper? How will I manage it? Should I buy in NYC and get a roommate? How long will I be in NYC?

I would get to steps 1 - 3 and then fear would kick back in. I wanted to buy a house so badly, but I was getting in my own way.

I realized it wasn’t just about following the steps. You also need to have other components in place to achieve your goal.

The Formula to Achieve Your Goal =
Clarity + Mindset + Action + Time

• Clarity: Crystal clarity on what exactly you want and why.

• Mindset: The belief that you can and will achieve your goal.

• Action: The small steps you consistently take toward your goal.

• Time: The ability to be patient, keep going, and don’t give up!

I had to get clear on what kind of house I wanted, including how much money I would realistically feel comfortable spending, how many bedrooms/bathrooms, location, etc.

I also had to change my mindset. Instead of letting fear control the decisions: You’re going to lose all of your hard-earned money! I could crunch the numbers and combat fear with evidence that this wasn’t true and replace with realistic, positive affirmations. Even if you lose some money, how can you learn if you never start?

After I got clear and reframed my mindset, I started taking action in a more intentional way.

Notice, this is not about motivation. A lot of times, you’re not going to feel motivated to do something, but it’s about picking yourself up and doing it anyway.

💬 Your Turn

Apply this to a similar situation you might be facing. How have you held yourself back from your goals? What will you shift going into 2025?

🌟 Upcoming Events

• Build Your Dream Business: I’m attending a workshop today, and I’m excited to meet others who are on the same journey I am! I believe spots are almost filled, so if you can’t make it, I’ll let you know how it goes next week.

• Goal-Setting at My Apartment: On Wednesday, I’m hosting 10 people at my apartment to do some visioning and set our 2025 together. Spots are filled, but if you have interest in creating vision boards 🎨 together as a follow-up, let me know!

✨Weekly Feels

• Feeling collaborative: Working at Recess has been lots of fun! Last week, we got together as a team to manifest our company goals and put it into a fun bingo card. How cute is that? 🥰 
  

  

  Our 2025 Recess Bingo card: A fun way to hit your goals!

• Feeling like a brunch girlie: Ever have a Sunday where you don’t have any plans and just wander around the neighborhood from shop to shop? It’s the best!
  

  

  Selfies in Williamsburg after brunch