Can Less Pressure Lead to More Meaningful Progress?

Can Less Pressure Lead to More Meaningful Progress?

Not every ambitious goal leads to a sense of fulfilment. Explore how your progress at work can change when you take your values and needs into account.

Does aiming higher always lead to better results? Not if the journey takes you away from what matters most to you. By paying attention not only to your performance but also to how you feel, you can tell whether your chosen path is supporting you or wearing you down. That doesn’t mean giving up on challenging plans. It means looking at why you want to achieve them and adjusting your approach so there’s room for both growth and wellbeing.

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What is your first step when you start working on a new goal?

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How do you feel when you encounter obstacles in achieving your goals?

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How do you decide which goals are the most important to you?

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How do you cope with failure in achieving goals?

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How do you track your progress towards achieving your goal?

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What is your biggest motivation when working towards achieving a goal?

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How do you feel about planning long-term goals?

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How often do you set new goals?

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What is your relationship with risk when achieving goals?

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How do you deal with it if the goal does not turn out as expected?

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How to set goals that will move you forward.

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