What is a screen time goal?

I’m defining a “screen time” goal as a goal that you set around reducing your time spent on your computer or phone. I’m not defining this as time on your computer or phone for work, but more for when you’re using it for mindless scrolling or when you’re on it more than you’d like. Creating phone and technology boundaries can help you to make the time you’re on screens more intentional.

Why should you set a screen time goal?

Having a concrete goal around something can help you to make what you desire to happen a reality. When you have a set plan, it’s so much easier to achieve your desired outcome. If screen time is causing you to be distracted at work or in your life and it’s keeping you from spending your time doing what you love, it might be a good time to set some productive goals around limiting your screen time!

10 Screen Time Goals To Set

1. Take One Day A Week Off Socials

Or maybe start with your most-used social app, like TikTok or Instagram. Call it “Screen Free Saturday” or “Sacred Sunday.”

2. Improve your screen time each week

Do you have it set up on your phone to give you screen time alerts?

Make a goal to continue to decrease your screen time each week. It doesn’t have to be by a lot, but imagine how much more focused you would be at the end of the year if you decreased your screen time every single week.

3. Challenge yourself to only 3 hours of phone time per day

Or whatever feels like a good amount for you to feel your best.

I know that for me, social media is part of my job, so doing much less than three isn’t realistic. Find the magic number that feels healthy to you, and make it a goal to stick to that every day! You could even make a habit tracker to keep you accountable.

4. Put away your phone for social events

Make it a goal that for social situations, you keep your phone in your purse or tucked away somewhere. You can snap a pic or two and then put it away for the rest of the time. It’s never enjoyable to be around a group of people who are all just on their phones the whole time!

If you throw a party, you could even have a little basket for everyone to put their phones, so that everyone is social and distraction-free for the night!

5. Exchange your screen time for something better

Feel like you have no time to learn a new skill you’ve been wanting to try, like learning an instrument or a language? Or maybe you’ve been trying to read more.

Trade out the time you usually tend to scroll for that new activity! It’s always a little uncomfortable when you trade an old habit for a new one. It helps to remind yourself about how being on your phone too much makes you feel – and opt for a different approach that will be better for your mental health. Take note on how you feel after you exchange your screen time for something else!

6. Go without your phone for the last hour before bed

You can smash out two goals in one with this one, because if you lessen your screen time before bed, you’re likely to get a more restful night of sleep. Set your phone in the charger, make sure your morning alarm is on, and don’t look back!

I always recommend reading before bed, especially fiction books. It always leaves me feeling sleepy, without the blue light from your screen that hinders your sleep.

See this list of 21 evening wind-down routine ideas that don’t include screen time!

7. Keep your bedroom as a phone-free zone

In fact, I love to have my bedroom screen-free altogether. I broke this rule for a while, but I noticed that I’m better off keeping my bedroom free from the television and phone. I have better sleep because my brain associates my bedroom with sleep!

8. Go off the grid

Make a goal to go on a camping trip or some kind of phone-free adventure where you’ll forget to check in or maybe don’t even have cell service, so you can just enjoy your time with your people, distraction-free.

We could all use vacations where we really decompress and feel like we’re MIA from the world.

9. Go on a social media hiatus

Can’t go completely off the grid? Do a social media break instead. One of our contributors talked about their experience with a month-long social media hiatus here.

10. Watch one episode a night, instead of multiple

If you want to start watching less television, start reducing the hours you watch instead of eliminating it altogether. I love watching TV and don’t want to give it up, but I also love having goals around exchanging that time with doing more activities that I want to prioritize, like reading.

Whether you’re creating goals for the new year and starting 2023 with exciting ideas for what you want the year to look like, or you’re feeling like you need to make a change, come back to this list anytime for some reminders.

Here are 16 gentle reminders for setting goals:

1. It’s okay if your plans change

Keep the goals the same and be flexible with the plans. Or, if you realize that a goal isn’t working for you, change it. You get to set the rules. There are a lot of different ways to achieve one goal. Treat it like an experiment and find the way that works best for you to stay consistent.

2. Habits are easier & more important than goals

Instead of bigger goals, focus on the habits you’re doing every single day. It’s a lot simpler to look at your everyday habits than to focus on those long-term results you want to achieve. One step at a time.

3. Small actions still move you forward

Speaking of steps, every move you make toward your goals is a step in the right direction. Even if your capacity is lower in this season, make some small steps toward getting what you want.

4. It’s not a competition

Work at your own pace, and recognize that there’s no competition except maybe with yourself and working to live up to your own potential. And even with competing with yourself, recognize that you will have a different capacity at different points in your life (and even your menstrual cycle as a woman!)

5. You don’t have to wait for a new year to set goals

You can set goals at any time. You don’t need a new year, a new month, a new week or any excuse to decide that you want to set new goals for yourself.

6. You have dreams for a reason

I truly believe that when we feel this pull to do something, it’s for a reason. It means that you have the capacity to make it happen. Especially when you can’t stop thinking about it.

7. As Taylor Swift says, “You’re on your own kid.”

No one will ever care about your goals the way that you do. And that’s okay, but it’s a reminder that you can’t listen too much to what other people have to say. They’re not the ones who are living your life. They have their own fears they’re projecting onto you. If you want something, you’re the one who has to decide to keep going after it.

8. You can’t do life wrong

There’s no one way to live your life, and all of the “mistakes” you’ve made have hopefully taught you something. If you want to make a change in your life, you can do so at any point in time. You can’t do this wrong, so don’t beat yourself up if you feel “behind”, this is just the path your life is taking. Keep going.

9. You don’t have to do everything by yourself

Ask for help when you need to. Professional athletes at the top of their game still have coaches. People who seem to “do it all” often have help in making it happen. Recognize when you need to outsource, delegate or remove something in order to make time for these goals, so you can prioritize them. It’s not a weakness to ask for help.

10. Check in with your goals

After you set your goals, check in to make sure they’re still working for you. Don’t just set and forget your goals, but actually make a point to check in on them weekly – or at least monthly.

Not just to measure your progress, but also to make sure it still feels aligned with your values and what you want from life.

11. You get to define success

It’s hard to remember sometimes that success isn’t what our parents or society has told us and shown us. Feel like you’d rather be able to travel the world than make 6 figures at an office job? You get to define that.

12. Do your future self a favor and plan ahead

I swear it’s the little things when it comes to planning that makes all the difference when it comes to setting goals. When do you want them to happen? Where is it taking place? Book the class, make the simple moves that help make it as easy as possible.

13. Goals should be a fun challenge

Research says that there is a sweet spot for the goals you set – it should feel both challenging, while also realistic. If you start out setting goals with low confidence that you will achieve them, that will likely be your reality.

14. Surround yourself with people who inspire you

You’ve probably heard the phrase from Jim Rohn, “we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with.” Hang out (both physically & on social media) with people who give you inspiration and motivation to go after your goals.

15. Measuring your goals is helpful until it’s not

Make sure your goals are aligned with your values, and you’re not setting goals with arbitrary numbers that don’t actually mean anything to you. What’s the reason for having a goal to reach 10,000 followers on Instagram? What does that actually mean? Make sure you’re checking in to see why you’re setting goals like this in the first place.

16. You are capable of making big things happen

Most important of all, here’s a reminder that you can make your goals happen. It’s a lot easier to have faith that you can make your goals happen when you have a lot of past proof or have had advantages in life. But regardless of any of that, you are just as capable as anyone else to make your dreams happen. Nothing is better than proving others (and yourself) wrong by going after your goals!

What reminders would you add to this list while you are setting goals?

“First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not.” – Octavia Butler

That quote is only one of the many such words of wisdom that remind us that habits are the foundation to success. A daily routine will reduce the clutter in your mind so you can be more creative in your work. Yet still, that’s easier said than done.

I don’t know about you, but habits have been a constant struggle in my life. I read the Power of Habit and Atomic Habits and 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. I implemented their methods but nothing seemed to stick. None of them aligned well with how my brain actually works. 

Then one day I heard about the Clean With Me podcast. I thought it was great. It took the decision-making out of a not-so-desirable necessity. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by what to clean or where to clean, I just hit play and she guides me through the process.

Then I thought–what if this was more expansive? What if I just had to hit play in the morning and the rest of my day was decided for me? 

This thought led me to devise The Playlist Method.

How The Playlist Method Works To Guide A Productive Week

It’s a simple concept. 

Create a playlist that’s filled with music you absolutely adore. Then intersperse blocks of  “good habit” activities you want to add to your day. 

Some examples:

• Daily affirmations
• Meditation
• Exercise
• Stretching
• Deep Work
• Cues to take a break

Once you put in that initial work, all you have to do is hit play and let the playlist guide you through your day. This eliminates the guesswork, the paralyzing effects of indecisiveness, and reduces decision fatigue.

The easiest way to understand how it works is to look at an example.

My Monday Playlist

Let me walk you through my Monday playlist. 

I use Spotify but don’t let the platform you use limit the possibilities of this method. Get creative with how you use songs and sounds to cue different activities.

Morning Routine 

I have headphones set right next to my phone so as soon as I turn off my alarm, I put them on and start my Monday Playlist. 

Right from the start, I’m greeted with one of my favorite songs (“Mr. Blue Sky” by ELO). It’s so happy and upbeat that it alone works wonders to encourage a positive mood to start the day.

I use this first song to use the bathroom and brush my teeth and give my dogs a chance to wake up. As the playlist continues, I put on my shoes and leash my dogs and head out the door for our morning walk.

This walk takes about 25 minutes, so I include enough songs to cover its entire length plus buffer time.

At the end, I have a cue song (“Friday Morning” by Khruangbin). I use this in the same spot every day to let myself know that the next set of activities is coming.

This song leads me into my morning affirmation. I use a bonus episode of the podcast Better With Paul where the host says an affirmation for positive thinking.

This flows into 10 minutes of morning meditation. I found an artist called Sound Dreamer who has a wide selection of sounds at set lengths of time. You could use these for any number of activities.

Now that I’m relaxed and clear-headed, it’s time for some energy. I use a podcast called Tiny Workouts where the host guides you through short, simple workouts. Monday is arms and shoulders for me.

After this, I have another block of my favorite music during which I shower and dress, feed my dogs and myself, and then walk to the local cafe. 

Total time: 1 hr 40 m 03 s. The playlist also functions to keep me on time in the morning.

The Work Day

I use 4 x 90 minute blocks of Brown Noise as working sessions for a total of 6 dedicated hours of focused work. 

Between each block I have 3 – 5 songs that cue me to take a break. During this time, I will get up, stretch, walk around, grab a coffee refill, or eat a snack. I don’t eat again until after work so snack breaks are essential.

After Work

After the last 90-minute session, there’s an extended block of music which guides me home and into whatever my plans are for the latter part of the day.

At this point, I often stop the playlist while I socialize with friends and family, watch TV/movies, read, run, walk and listen to an audiobook, etc.

Bedtime Routine

The crucial second decision of the day is jumping back into the playlist to set my bedtime. 

When I’ve concluded my evening plans, I check the time to see how long I have until I need to start my bedtime routine.  I divide this by 4, which creates an approximate number of songs I’ll need to cover the time. For example:

60 minutes / 4 = 15 songs

4 minutes per song is the closest approximation where the math is still easy.

I count back that many songs from the end of the playlist and hit play.

I use another Khruangbin song (“White Gloves”) to cue the start of my bedtime routine, which includes skin care and teeth care and other prep.

Then I have another Tiny Workout–this one for stretching–another Better With Paul affirmation–this one for self-love–and a final 10 minute block of soothing sounds for evening meditation.

At this point the playlist concludes, which is a cue to put my phone away for the day. I set it and my headphones to charge and spend the rest of the night reading until it’s time to go to sleep.

Other Days Of The Week

I went further and created a different playlist for each day of the week. You can see each of them here:

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Each playlist has a different feel to reflect how I think that day feels. It’s fun to get cutsie with selections like “Stuck in the Middle with You” on Wednesday or “Friday I’m in Love” on Friday.

Even though creating all these playlists is more work upfront, it has a few advantages:

• New music each day so it doesn’t get stale
• Variable workouts to hit each part of the body
• Different routine structures depending on the goal of the day

Customize It For Yourself

Obviously, each of these is custom-tailored for my day and my goals. The key to the success of this method is putting in the initial work to make the playlist work for you.

• Choose music that you absolutely adore so you’ll be excited to hit play.
• Base the length of each block around your schedule.
• Include the activities that you want to do based on your goals.
• Pick podcast episodes with hosts who you enjoy listening to. 

The reason I chose Better With Paul and Tiny Workouts is because I love the hosts. The sound of their voices, the background music, and their encouraging nature. They feel like good friends and make me excited to incorporate those activities into my life.

Set it up so that you want to use the method, rather than feeling like you have to follow it. This mental distinction is essential for the method to work.

How To Simplify The Playlist Method

This whole full-day thing may feel a bit overwhelming. You don’t need to plan out your entire day to make use of this method. 

Instead, you can just make a morning routine playlist that guides you from bed to the office. Or just an evening playlist that ensures you get to bed on time.

The concept is flexible. Fit it to your needs and your goals.

Looking To The Future

It’s important to make adjustments regularly. 

• Change the songs to keep it fresh. 
• Change what activities you do as your goals change. 
• Change the order based on what’s working or not working.

Anytime you start to feel the monotony of the routine, switch it up instead of abandoning it altogether.

This method has been transformative for me. I’m feeling mentally and physically healthier, and I’m getting more done than I ever have before. I hope that you can find similar benefits from this method.

My summer theme was “vibrant girl summer” a spinoff from the “hot girl summer” phenomenon.

For me, this meant that I was feeling alive that summer – doing lots of fun and new things, and living on purpose.

I decided to go all in. I created a playlist, decided to only read books that felt like they fit the “vibrant girl summer” energy, watched upbeat shows, painted my nails vibrant colors, and created a fun bucket list.

While I didn’t check off every single thing, the summer was exactly what I wanted it to be, and I feel like that’s because I went in with the theme. I cultivated the vibe I wanted to experience, if you will.

As fall is now approaching, I’m thinking about my next theme.

I’m not quite ready to go full cozy mode; I still want lots of adventures. So, I’ve had to think about what I want that to look and feel like.

My life theme for Autumn

I’m going with “feel good fall” as a way to explore different things like what makeup style makes me feel good, playing with my wardrobe, and watching shows and movies that leave me feeling good, etc.

I was initially going for a darker theme, which we talk about in an upcoming episode of Playground To Purpose, a podcast with my childhood bestie about adding more play into your everyday.

Ultimately, I decided I was craving a bit of an extension to summer. This is in total contrast to what my co-host Nina is doing (a super unique theme!), which is a fun thing we’ll keep you updated on as we explore these themes. I’ll keep hers a surprise, so you’ll have to tune in!

Life themes have helped me to add more intention to a period of time – and allow myself to figure out what I want it to feel like ahead of time.

As much as we can’t predict aspects of our lives, we can go in with a purpose, so that we’re not left with a “wow, that just flew by!” feeling. Instead, I’ve been more present and gotten a little out of my comfort zone.

How to select your seasonal theme

What kind of vibe do you want to experience? What do you want to add more of to your life?

I also like to think of the literal seasonal change. In summer, you’re likely going to be outdoors more, maybe you’ll be taking vacation time, and it may be a slower work season. In the winter, it may be more at-home time, celebrating holidays.

Factor that into your life theme choice.

Seasonal life theme examples

Nina (my co-host on Playground to Purpose) had a theme for the summer season which was “Nina’s Summer of Adventure and Magic.”

For her, this meant reading lots of fantasy magical-themed novels, going on lots of trips, attending a whimsical tea party, catching epic sunsets, late night exploring in Las Vegas, scavenger hunt in New Orleans, and enjoying spooky places.

Here are some other ideas:

• Soft Girl Autumn
• Cottagecore Aesthetic
• Baddie
• Cozy Fall Vibes
• Parisian Aesthetic
• Self Care
• Wanderlust
• Adventure
• Hygge
• Coastal Grandmother
• Preppy
• Bold
• Moody
• Memorable
• Ease and flow
• Aesthetic autumn
• Focused fall
• Moody and mysterious (my original theme for fall)
• Barbiecore
• Back to the basics
• Crafty & Creative

If you can’t tell, I love a little alliteration moment. There are really no rules for what your theme can be, and what you want it to look like during the season.

For soft girl autumn, you could focus on cooking meals slowly (like slow cooker meals), working on long-term projects, buying a disposable camera, and getting photos developed instead of instantly snapping them on your phone.

For a Parisian aesthetic, you could buy a few Parisian-inspired outfits for the season, watch French movies, make some pastries, create a playlist of French music, etc.

For “Back to the Basics,” you could simplify everything in your life. You could plan to clean out your closet, find some “staples” for your wardrobe, have more time offline, etc.

Things to do to plan for a new season’s theme

Decide what it looks like for your lifestyle

I use my theme to inspire my style, activities that I want to do, what I watch, listen to, and read. I only use the theme for what feels fun or interesting, but I use it as a guide for what I want the overall mood or vibe to be for the season.

Create a playlist

I love starting off with a playlist to represent the theme. You could find one on Spotify, or craft your own. Obviously, I’ll listen to other music during this time as well, but it’s fun to have one solely dedicated to the vibe.

Create a mood board

My vision board on Pinterest includes both what I want to do and experience, as well as how I want to feel. It’s a fun way to get more clarity on what you want to wear and what you want to experience. You could also create a color palette!

I like picking a theme that’s broad enough to keep you going for a three-month time period. That way, the theme continues to feel fun and like I can do a lot within it.

Create a themed bucket list

I love creating a list of the activities I want to do within my city. Plus, any travels I’m already planning on. It’s fun when you pair a trip with your theme as a guide for what activities you want to do. I find that I’ve been much more intentional about getting friends together with my bucket list. I crossed off 13 things from my last list!

You could also create some goals around your themes too if you want to make it feel more productive! In a way, my bucket list also doubles as the “fun goals” I want to make happen.

So what do you think? Will you start creating seasonal themes for your life? Have you already been doing this? Tell us what you’re going to plan for the next season!

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I integrate my seven years of yoga teaching experience with my foundation of intersectional feminism and creativity into my work as a business owner. My mindfulness practice can be experienced in how I manage projects and my team, and I hope I integrate into my teachings! When I’m not working you can find me exploring outside, thrifting, or drinking iced coffee. 

What does a typical week in your life look like?

I do A LOT in a typical week. I’m teaching classes, packing orders, preparing for launches, meeting with my team, designing new products, sending emails, working with partners, filming content, designing graphics, and I hope to go outside once a day. 

When do you plan your weeks?

I’m a Virgo! And also get easily distracted. So having a plan is crucial to my success. Planning my week was revolutionized when I implemented two separate things: one-throwing away my to-do list and scheduling instead, and two-theming my days. The to-do list is literally never done, right?

And that makes us feel SO shitty when we get to the end of the day and we haven’t completed our tasks, and if the to-do list always exists, you’re always going to feel that you’re not doing enough, and F THAT! So instead, schedule your tasks.

Pick a few things a day that YOU CAN ACTUALLY DO. That way each day you can feel accomplished. Need to plan a doctor’s appt, put it on your cal, need to write that blog? Put it on your cal. Your cal becomes your to-do list.

Secondly, I started theming my days.

• Monday is CEO Day (planning my week, having a clear vision of what is coming)
• Tuesday is Internal Day (meetings with my team and whatever I need to do for them)
• Wednesday is Content Day (planning + filming videos, designing graphics, writing)
• Thursday is Community Day (Podcasts, Partnership work, Coaching)
• Friday is Financial + Overflow day (accounting, + whatever else I didn’t complete during the week) 

By having themed days it is easier for me to plan and schedule, and I stay in the flow better, instead of getting sidetracked switching tasks or having decision paralysis and not knowing what to do.

Obviously, some things get a little switched around sometimes, and that is ok, but I generally try to stay on theme as much as I can. 

When I say these 2 concepts CHANGED MY LIFE I am not joking!

What systems do you use to plan your week and why?

I use Google cal to plan my weeks (and life!) and use Asana with my team so they know what’s happening as well. 

Attached is a pic of an example week. I care less about the hours/time for non-meetings, and more use each day as a bulletin board for my day. I turn each task GREEN once it is done. 

Try themed days! And throw away your to-do list! Most importantly, come to your desk with a plan! (Otherwise, you’ll just scroll social media, let’s be real)

For more tips, you can check out our podcast! Or grab one of our free resources.

We’ve talked about what goals to set based on your enneagram, but what about how to actually stick to them and achieve them?

We all have our individual things when it comes to how we get in our own way, so why not use our personality to work through them, so we can create the life we want and make those goals happen!

Haven’t taken the Enneagram test yet? Take it at Truity.*

Here are some tips for each Enneagram type to work through your roadblocks to stay focused on your goals.

Type 1: The Reformers

Type Ones are always trying to improve upon things, including themselves. They’re naturally inclined toward setting goals.

One of their biggest struggles with sticking to goals is their all-or-nothing, black-and-white thinking. If they can’t give it 100%, they might decide to give up altogether instead of making a plan that fits within their lifestyle.

Type 1s can use the ABC Method to create a backup plan for the strategies behind their goals, so that even if they’re having an off day, they can still make progress.

Make the goal to get the task done, instead of having it be perfect – and you’ll be much more likely to stay focused.

Because 1s are so value-focused, they can take themselves and their goals a bit too seriously. Leverage the type 7 that you go to in health to try to have more fun in the progress of going after your goals. Life is supposed to be fun, so try to add in some ways to make it more enjoyable for you in the process.

Type 2: The Helpers

Type 2s are often doing a lot for the people in their lives, and can often set and forget goals because they put others’ needs in front of their own. They’ll drop everything to help and support the people in their lives – which is super admirable, except it means that they’re often neglecting their own needs and vision.

If you’re a type two, start practicing putting yourself first with small practices that you commit to and put it into your calendar as a non-negotiable. As you continue to stick with this small practice, you can work yourself up toward bigger goals – but if you’re in a people-pleasing spiral, small steps will be the best move.

This will require you to say no to some things that come up. Try to remember that when you say yes to something, you’re saying no to something else. If you are constantly saying no to your own needs, you’re going to be less helpful to the people you love. Save your yeses for when you actually have the capacity to give.

It’s an ongoing process, and you won’t always get it right, but it’s time to put your goals as a priority, twos!

Type 3: The Achievers

Type 3s are natural goal-getters, but they don’t spend much time figuring out whether the goals they’re achieving are aligned with what they really want. They can be really determined to make their lives look a certain way to other people, and what they perceive to be an ideal version of success that they don’t stop enough to ask themselves how they actually feel about it.

A question to ask yourself as an enneagram 3; “Do these goals actually add value to my life and make me feel good?” And “Is this goal something I’m actually excited and curious about or is this just something I think looks impressive or like a successful person would do?”

You are not obligated to put on a performance. Just because you are productive does not mean you should treat yourself (or let others treat you) like a machine.

You get to define what success means, and what’s the point of obtaining an impressive image if you’re miserable?

Type 4: The Individualists

Enneagram Type 4s can be the opposite of Type 3s in that they’re always thinking about how they feel and what they really want – and are less consistent in the action of pursuing the goals.

Type 4s can get caught up in comparison when they’re going after goals, even more than other types. It’s important for them to disconnect from social media when they’re heavy in comparison mode. Because you’re so creative, you really need space away to reconnect to your own vision, instead of letting other people’s progress stifle you.

Make the habits you’re trying to add to your life feel like a ritual. Healthy habits that feel like a pleasurable daily ritual is going to be something you want to stick to, because you enjoy the way it makes you feel.

Tap into your why. It’s easy to forget the reason behind why we’re doing what we’re doing, and more than any other type, 4s need to reconnect and stay focused on the reason and vision behind why they’re going after their goals.

Type 5: The Investigators

Type Fives are curious and interested in diving deep into topics that fascinate them but this can be a distraction mechanism for fives to avoid going after the things they want in life.

Fives can have a tendency to isolate, and a lot of goals require us to bring other people in and allow others to help us or give insight. Fives can compartmentalize a lot, and while doing things on your own is totally fine, it’s important to invite other people in and allow yourself to share your progress and have some accountability on your goals.

If you’re a five and you’re feeling in your head too much and disassociated with your body, be sure to do some practices to reconnect like grounding your feet on the ground outside or doing a walking meditation.

Type 6: The Loyalists

Enneagram 6s typically love planning, especially with a good paper planner!

Type 6s can have a lot of negative self-talk and anxiety as they go after their goals. They are hard workers, but can be quite hard on themselves as well.

It’s important for 6s to get their affirmations from themselves, but it’s also nice to have external validation. If you’re a 6, create a folder on your phone or computer (or you could even print these in a physical file) and put in all the nice messages that you receive from people. Whether these are messages from friends or clients, it’s nice to have a folder to look at when you’re in a spiral of self-doubt.

You could also write a list of goals that you have previously accomplished to remind you of how much you have already been able to do!

6s are super community-oriented, so it can be helpful for them to have accountability groups or to invite trust-worthy friends in as they set new challenges from themselves.

Type 7: The Enthusiasts

When Enneagram 7s tell you about their goals, you can’t help but feel the same excitement about their goals that they do. But what can happen for our life-of-the-party sevens is that after the initial momentum fades, they can get distracted or bored and want to move on to another goal or project.

It’s helpful for sevens to prioritize some time to ground themselves and create space to reflect – which they don’t often prioritize enough, because they’re always on the move. This can be combined with movement by going for a walk (without a podcast or any distractions!)

Use this mindful time to actually reflect and ask yourself whether this goal really isn’t right for them and it’s time to move on – or if the goal is getting hard and they need to push through the discomfort. And then brainstorm some ways you can push past the feeling of monotony and bring back that feeling of fun.

To keep your interest up in a goal as a 7, you can gamify the process. Keep it interesting along the way by making milestones and creating little victories along the way. As a simple example, if you were training to run a marathon, you could make mini-milestones and keep trying to beat your best time.

Type 8: The Challengers

Enneagram 8s are the “get sh*t done” queens. They’re unstoppable when they want something and will do what it takes to get it done.

The place where eights struggle is with taking on too much and having the tendency to resent other people for not contributing as much as them. Eights don’t want to feel taken advantage of, and often will be suspicious of other people’s intentions.

If your goals involve other people as an eight, be mindful that not everyone has the same capacity and get-things-done mindset that you do. And it doesn’t always mean that they are weak or that they are out to get you. Everyone’s priorities and ways of doing things are different – and that’s okay.

Similar to Enneagram 3s, Eights should assess why they’re going after the goals in the first place. Is it so that you feel independent and are perceived as an unstoppable badass? I think a lot of eights have a hunger and need to show people what they’re made of, but it’s important to consider what you actually want in your life. You don’t need to prove anything to anyone.

Type 9: The Peacemakers

Enneagram 9s are probably the least likely to set goals in the first place, because they can find inner peace without “striving” for anything.

They crave stability and inner peace, and creating an action plan can sometimes feel like a lot to them, especially for Big Picture Goals.

They tend to work best with setting intentions and habits.

With habits, Enneagram 9s should start with one “power habit” that can have a ripple effect across other areas of your life. The simpler the plan, the more likely it is for a Nine to stick and commit to. Focus on the time and place and specifics of where you’re getting it done – or use habit stacking to pair this habit with existing habits you’re already doing.

9s should know that direction is more important than speed. It’s okay if you’re not going at the same pace as other people are. Progress is progress!

Do you resonate with these tips for staying focused on your goals?

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The enneagram is based on our core motivations, fears, and desires. If you don’t know your type yet and want a detailed assessment, you can get that at Truity.*

These goals and action steps are based on what each type typically needs more help working on, based on those fears and desires.

Any desire, goal, or dream you have for your life is possible, no matter what enneagram type you are. These are just some small goals and habits each type could benefit from exploring deeper and having more awareness around, so you can become the best version of yourself.

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Enneagram Type 1: The Reformer

The 1s core motivation is to be good and have integrity.

Ones are committed to their values, can be practical, and have a fear around not doing things correctly.

As a one, it’s hard for you to get out of perfectionism mode. It’s important to practice not taking life so seriously! Ones go to type 7 when they’re healthy, which are the fun-loving enthusiasts.

Try to take some time to play – and remember that there is no right or wrong way to play. The point is simply to be present and to bring out that inner child in you that wants to feel carefree. This feeling might be something you haven’t experienced in a while.

Try out something from this list of play ideas.

Recognize how unsolicited advice can feel. Sometimes what we think is helpful advice isn’t going to be perceived that way, especially when someone is excited about what they’re working on. You don’t always need to give input.

There’s that saying that when you point a finger at someone else, there are four more pointing back at you. Reflect on the ways in which we’re all imperfect.

Enneagram Type 2: The Helper

The two’s core motivation is to be needed and appreciated.

Because as a two you love to be needed, you often bite off more than you can chew – and end up feeling resentful when you’re giving too much.

And while you have no problem taking time for other people, doing the same for yourself can be more of a struggle.

Start practicing saying no when you’re at capacity or don’t want to do something. Saying yes to something means you’re saying no to something else that you actually want to do. And even when you want to say yes, recognize when you’re already at capacity. Because ignoring your own needs won’t allow you to show up as your best self for the yeses you do give.

Take yourself out on a date. Treat yourself the way that you treat others, and spend extra time romanticizing yourself – even if it feels totally unnatural and weird at first.

Enneagram Type 3: The Achiever

Our three’s core motivation is to be valued and affirmed.

Good goals for 3s are based on figuring out what they truly want.

3s are already so achievement-oriented, but they spend less time reflecting on who they really are, and what will bring true fulfillment.

Your self-worth does not come from what you do and what you achieve – do some reflecting on the things you’re doing just to prove yourself, that you don’t actually enjoy.

Do less of what you don’t genuinely enjoy, and spend your time doing what brings you true fulfillment and joy. Even though you can get a lot done in your day, you should still prioritize based on what actually lights you up, and not just what looks impressive to others.

Instead of the typical, “relax” advice that 3s always receive, I’ll give you this: Try out more active relaxation practices to start dabbling in more relaxation. These are activities that still feel like you’re doing something. This could look like doing a body scan, going to a yoga class, or doing a walking meditation.

Enneagram Type 4: The Individualist

A four’s core motivation is to be deeply understood.

Fours can be very creative, unique, authentic, and emotional. Focus isn’t the strongest quality of a 4, and it can be hard to ride the emotional wave of accomplishing a goal.

Practice sticking with commitments, and see them through. You don’t need to know where it’s going; you simply need to just keep taking the next steps. Make those steps fun and enjoyable, make your space feel aesthetic, and just focus on the process step-by-step so you don’t get overwhelmed.

Take a break from social media. Staying in your creative power means you need to be creating more than you are consuming – and if you’re feeling uninspired, you can probably see a correlating high screen time to account for that!

Practice awareness around how it feels to be reactive vs responsive. As a four, you can feel the need to let it all out, but sometimes the person you’re letting it out to isn’t used to emotions being expressed in the way you are. It doesn’t mean it’s wrong, but take the time you need to process emotions first, so you can decipher how you really feel.

Create a “time out” plan in your relationship, so you know you’ll get back to the topic while allowing each other to think things through before saying things you don’t mean.

Enneagram Type 5: The Investigator

A fives motivation is to be knowledgable and competent.

Communicate your need to recalibrate. It’s okay that you need alone time, but other people might take that personally if they don’t know why you always decline invites or want to leave the party early.

Notice when you’re getting involved deeply in tasks as a way of avoiding.

You can have a tendency toward not wanting to need anything from anyone else or to not want other people’s opinions involved too heavily in your life, but that can lead to isolation. Invite someone into an area of your life that you have previously kept private.

You are a thinker, which is awesome, but feeling emotions is important too. And sometimes you just need to practice following your intuition, even if it’s not entirely logical.

As a five, you can have a tendency to become disconnected from your body. Get back into your body, by finding a movement practice that you enjoy, even if it’s just taking walks. Or as an alternative or addition to physical exercise, do a breathing exercise regularly.

Enneagram Type 6: The Loyalist

Sixes are motivated by feeling safe and secure in community.

Your anxieties can prevent you from feeling confident in yourself, and your ability to make things happen on your own. It’s important to step into uncertainty as a regular practice so that you can build trust in yourself, one step at a time.

Notice when you’re in an overthinking spiral. Don’t judge it, just simply recognize that it’s happening.

You will never be 100% ready, and you can never compile enough information to prevent you from getting hurt or rejected. You have to practice taking the risk, and trust that if it doesn’t go the way you want, you will be okay.

If you’re doubting your skills as you go after your goals, remember the things you have already accomplished. Write a list of things you have done successfully. And if you’re doubting in other people, it’s okay to create boundaries with them. But also recognize the awesome things people have done in your life too. There are lots of people worthy of your trust.

Compile an evidence bank – a box or digital folder filled with positive notes from people in your life, so you can have reminders that you are capable when you need them.

Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast

A seven’s core motivation is to be free to explore possibilities, without limits.

You’re all about the experiences and living life to the fullest, but you can also be keeping busy to avoid dealing with painful emotions. It’s important to process your emotions, and running from one thing to another can only help you avoid dealing with them for so long.

Make room for stillness and reflection. I know your preference is to be on the go, but there are a lot of benefits to staying in one place for a little while. Start with going on long walks, without using a podcast as a distraction.

Add a journaling practice into your routine – maybe a journal that allows you a new prompt for each day to keep it interesting. Or, start a bullet journal that gives you the flexibility to design it however you want. But be sure to actually write out your feelings.

And while making new friends is always super fun, prioritize building deeper relationships with your existing community!

Enneagram Type 8: The Challenger

Eights’ core motivation is being self-reliant.

As an eight, you feel like you are the one who can take care of you. And you often feel like your vulnerability can be exploited.

Notice when you’re overcommitting, and realize that you don’t always have to try so hard. Resentment can build when you feel like you put in a lot of effort when other people aren’t doing the same level of output as you. But just because you decide to put in a lot of work (and get results) doesn’t always mean that other people are taking advantage of you.

Find a person you trust to open up with about something. Being vulnerable doesn’t make you weak. This person can be a therapist and remember that you’re not likely to find the right therapist for you on the first try. It’ll be a little like dating before you find the right person to open up with.

Tap into your altruistic trait (and get into healthy enneagram 2 mode) and make it a regular practice to do an act of kindness. Whether it’s volunteering somewhere or making it a priority to help others when you spot a need.

Enneagram Type 9: The Peacemaker

Our nines are motivated to be at peace – on an inner and outer level.

It’s helpful for 9s to set goals with the mindset of focusing on one core area at a time and making a habit-based plan that fits within your lifestyle. Remember that one power habit, like working out or cooking healthy dinners, can have a ripple effect across several areas of your life.

Explore the things you’re curious about, and try not to get too wrapped up in all the aspects involved in it. Once you find something you enjoy, lean into your growth side (the enneagram 3 achiever) and allow yourself to take it one step at a time.

Write down positive affirmations or aspects that you love about yourself, and remember that you are worthy of taking up space and going after your dreams. A regular worthiness practice is helpful for you to keep reminding yourself of this fact.

Which enneagram type are you and will you set any of these goals this week?

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If that sounds overwhelming and like 20 steps from where your weekly meal planning is now… I’ve got good news!

Meal planning can be personalized. You can start small, and find what works for you.

So whether you’re a meticulous planner and prepper, or a casually intentioned well-being lover, it’s possible to reap the benefits of meal planning.

Before we dive into the 8 wonderful reasons to plan your weekly meals over the weekend, let’s define three types of meal planners, so you can decide where you might want to begin. 

Meal Planner 1: The Lister and Listener

• You don’t like to plan too far ahead, because you like to use intuition to select meals that call to you throughout the week
• Making lists is your jam; recipe lists, grocery lists, meal lists, and it helps you keep some structure within your food choices
• You’re fairly busy and while you might build upon planning and start going into full on meal prep mode, for now you are honoring how much you can take on and starting small

Meal Planner 2: The Balanced Builder

• You take some time to not only make that intentional list of weekly meals, but you also have a chunk of time 1-2 days a week where you make enough for leftovers
• Every week might look a little bit different, and you might plan and prep anywhere from 3 or more meals a week. 
• You’re familiar with and practice time-saving strategies like making your breakfast the night before, placing food in categorized containers, and planning ahead for most meals
• You’re continually building upon your routine, and you love learning new tips and tricks for meal planning. 

Meal Planner 3: The Meticulous Meal Prepper

• You’re pretty much pro status. You have and enjoy the time you take each week to plan, prep and store meals for the week.
• Your fridge is likely insta-worthy with organized sections of pre-cut veggies, rice containers, portioned proteins, etc. 
• Each week you usually have at least a few days of breakfast pre-planned and/or prepped, and 3-5 days of lunch and/or dinner prepped in containers.
• You are intentional about getting in your prepping, and you also love continuing to work on consistency, efficiency, and variety.

Which one are you? Share in the comments below!

No matter where you fall in these 3 meal plan types, even if you resonate with more than one, or you’re just getting started, there are powerful health benefits that these types ALL share!

8 reasons to plan your meals every weekend

1. Relieve stress 

When we’re preparing our own food, the environment around us shifts. We melt into creative mode. The smell of sizzling garlic fills the air. The colors of freshly chopped red pepper and bright green lime slices catch our eye. 

The aroma and visual appeal of food ignite our digestive enzymes and help our body settle into a relaxation response. The fancy term is Cephalic Phase Digestive Response. It helps us support healthy digestion and drops us into the present moment.

Not only that but any amount of planning ahead and getting those muddled “what am I going to eat” thoughts out of your head helps relieve stress and anxiety, resulting in a sense of calm. 

2. Boost your mood

Let’s face it. When no planning of meals has occurred, we’re SO much more likely to skip a meal, or go for a convenience-over-healthy food choice. Skipping meals leads to a level of starvation mode in the body, which leads to hormone imbalance. This is what’s happening when we’re hangry. 

On the other hand, if we get so hungry we binge on something healthy or unhealthy, we’ll likely feel gross, tired and lazy afterward, and that is no mood of choice for anyone. 

When you set yourself up with a plan for your meals, you’re more likely to stick to it and more likely to eat healthier on a regular basis. The benefits of this are elevated mood and a balanced appetite!

3. Save time

Ok, while this may be a more obvious reason to plan your meals over the weekend, it’s an important one! 

If you were to add up all the wasted time spent on getting food when the store is packed, waiting for delivery when you’re already starving, and draining minutes staring in your fridge wondering what there actually is to eat… I imagine you’d have hours back!

4. Build your kitchen confidence

Every new skill starts somewhere. If you’re just getting started, take some time over the weekend to research and plan out simple getting started meals. It’s ok to mess up your first baked chicken, and it’s totally possible you’ll become more and more of a whiz as you go! 

Meal Planning helps you establish a good handful of go-to meals you’ll be able to cook with your eyes closed, eventually ;) 

Dive in, make mistakes, and remember, it gets easier and it is so satisfying to accomplish cooking tasty new meals!

5. Money saver

It’s no secret that door dash orders and Starbucks snack box purchases add up. But why not prove it to yourself? 

If you want a fun little experiment, go one week without meal planning at all, and at the end of the week write down how much you spent on all food and beverage purchases. The next week, plan ahead (even a little bit!) cook at home mostly, and at the end of that week write down how much you spent as well. 

If you didn’t save moolah on the meal planning week, your next Starbucks is on me, seriously! 

Bonus exercise: I also invite you to make a note of other ways those 2 weeks felt different. Think of some of the categories here and make a note, did you feel more calm, clear, energized, and productive during week 1 or 2?

6. Mental clarity

Think about all the other things we plan over the weekend for the week to come. Perhaps we look at our upcoming meetings. We plan time for our workouts. We schedule social events.

Planning for the week ahead boosts mental clarity, contributes to productivity, and establishes a sense of accomplishment before the week even begins!

7. It is the perfect addition to your self-care routine

If you’re already trying to be intentional about work-life balance, mindful living, and creating space to feel your best… Meal planning is pertinent addition to your weekly routine. 

Planning and preparing food for ourselves can be so much more than an act of survival. It can be a beautiful, nourishing ritual that directly contributes to filling our cup. 

And if you ever cook a meal for others, two birds with one stone, it’s a wonderful gift to share and you’ll feel proud and honored doing so.

8. Variety: The spice of life

Planning meals each weekend allows us to be conscious and intentional about our choices. Have I had fish in a while? What veggie haven’t I tried? I’m craving Italian food, let me find a healthy recipe for that! 

Variety is nutritionally important, as our body needs balanced consumption of proteins, fats and carbs. When we mix it up, we’re also getting a better variety of vitamins and minerals too! 

Instead of just grabbing anything, or eating cup of noodles for lunch every day, planning ahead helps us make healthier, well-rounded choices. 

Remember, it’s totally possible, and important, to personalize your weekend meal planning strategy!

I hope you have fun when you plop down on a comfy seat this Sunday morning in your cozies with a hot cup of coffee or tea and your planner. 

As you visualize your week ahead, and begin to plan out what meals will look like, picture yourself receiving all these wonderful benefits. You’ve got this!

Up next: 8 Helpful Meal Planning Tips for Your Week Ahead

So, if you’re thinking you’d like to set some goals around reading more in 2022, try out some specific goals. Pick one or two to aspire to this upcoming year – and create a game plan to make it happen. Because a goal without a plan is just a wish, right?

Ready for some fun, reading-specific goal ideas? Let’s get into it.

1. Craft a realistic reading goal

How much did you read last year? What’s an achievable goal for you this year? To read two books each month? That’s one for every two weeks, which might be more than you read last year. Level up your reading goals – without making an outlandish goal that you don’t believe you’ll actually achieve. Our ability to achieve our goals has a lot to do with our self-belief.

2. Write your reading wish list

We use ClickUp to organize our reading wish list (see ClickUp for Creatives here and get a reading list template) – and keep track of our ratings. Or use Goodreads to curate and track your list.

How many times do you hear about a great book and then totally forget about it? While we all might have a TBR list, it’s much easier to remember what you want to read if you write it down. I love keeping a list of the books I want to read, the books I’ve read, and keep notes on what I learned. More on that in a bit!

3. Create a commonplace book

A commonplace book is a place where you keep quotes and inspiring tidbits from the books that you read. I first heard about this from Amy Landino & Ryan Holiday.

There are a lot of ways you can do this, but my favorite inspirations come from these two who use a file folder to organize all the handwritten quotes by category. You can use a commonplace book for inspiration – or if you have a book you’re wanting to write or create content online, you can use it as a resource to keep quotes to refer back to later.

4. Listen to audiobooks instead of podcasts

If you’re like me, you have a tendency to go for the podcasts over audiobooks. I’ve used Audible for awhile and have so many books on there that I’ve been interested in reading. And yet, when I’m on a long walk or drive, I don’t think to listen to audiobooks. In 2022, I want to start listening to more books on my walks. 

See the best books of 2021 on Amazon’s top book selections.

5. Create a book exchange

In order to make the most of buying print copies of books, I love the idea of doing a book exchange with friends. (Especially a secret edition where you wrap them up and label them with the genre.) Because, we all know we judge books by their covers – but that’s not always a good indicator of how good the book is!

Or, even better, create a little library outside your home with a “take a book, leave a book.” There’s no reason to hoard books after you’ve read them, if you won’t be referring back to them. So why not spread the love – and read some books you’ve maybe never heard of?

6. Try a new genre

On that note, make it a goal to explore a new genre this year. Sometimes we stay stuck in our normal reading patterns and forget how fun it is to dive into a book for pleasure – especially when it’s outside our comfort zone.

Take a look at the bestseller list and explore a title that’s out of your usual genre, whether that’s sci-fi, fantasy, YA, or historical fiction. 

7. Read every book by your favorite author

This might be an obvious one, because when you find an author you like, your natural instinct is to read them all, like gotta catch ’em all Pokemon vibes.

Colleen Hoover is one of my favorite authors, and I truly can’t get enough of her books. Who is your favorite author? Who do you enjoy reading most?

Make a fun goal this upcoming year to read every book by your favorite author – or explore a recommended author similar to your favorites.

8. Write a mini book report

Remember writing book reports in school? It’s time for a fun, adult version.

I find it hard to remember everything (or anything really) about a book after I read it. I tend to skip to the next – but when you’re reading something, especially in the nonfiction and personal development genres – you’re likely learning a lot of things that you can apply to your life.

Why not create a little book report system to keep track of your favorite takeaways. Keep it simple and write a few sentences on your favorite takeaways. You can use the commonplace book system above to keep tabs on your highlighted quotes – or you can jot down a few action steps, so you can actually apply the lessons you’ve learned from the books you read!

What’s the best book you’ve read recently? Let us hear it in the comments!

Life has so many moving parts, and it’s impossible to keep track of everything when you’re living a full life.

That’s where planning habits come in. By creating routines and rituals, you make it so much easier to get stuff done and show up less scattered and overwhelmed and what better way to start the new year than by cultivating some weekly planning habits?

Ritual ideas for your weekly planning habits

Have a Sunday GYST day

Have you heard of this weekly practice from YouTuber Kalyn Nicholson called the “Get Your Shit Together Day” aka GYST Day? It’s what you might consider a Sunday routine, but taken to the next level. The way I practice it is by breaking it down into these three main areas: maintenance, preparation, and self-care, in that order.

I like to maintain by getting things done that have been neglected for a while; do things to prepare for the week ahead; and lastly, take care of myself so that I feel like my best self going into the week ahead.

Create a list for each Sunday, break them down into these categories, and feel set up for a successful work week.

Create a “do not do” list

We know you have a to-do list, but what about the things you’re not going to focus on? I recommend creating a monthly masterlist of all your tasks so that you have them all written down, and then marking them up (you can even color-code) with the following:

1. Do This Right Away
2. Do This Next
3. Do Not Do

Decide what your main three will be, and also choose what you’re not going to work on. It doesn’t mean you’ll never get to it, but it’s important to prioritize and eliminate the stress of trying to get too much done.

Top three lists

I feel like there is power in the number three, because when a list gets any higher than that, it can feel a little overwhelming. You want to feel like your to-do lists are attainable. After you have your masterlist, make sure you start with the top three. You can get in the habit of adding one more to list every time you check off an item.

Don’t duplicate or overcomplicate

In the name of organizing, we tend to overcomplicate or duplicate our efforts – especially when we plan both digitally and on paper. Ask yourself, “Where am I overcomplicating this?” 

Because I love aesthetics, I can sometimes spend too much time making things look pretty vs. focusing on the outcome and actual results. Ultimately, I have to get real about what I actually need to do for efficiency and where I’m just using it as a way to avoid doing the work.

Have 2-3 ways you stay organized, max. For example, I use Trello for organizing my weeks and projects, Google Calendar for meetings and a paper planner for a to-do list. Make sure they all have specific uses, and that your system is working for you.

Track your progress

I will preface this by saying that sometimes tracking something can make you feel too fixated on it. Sometimes you have to go on gut feelings, and just trust that the progress will come. That said, if you feel like you have a good relationship with tracking, it can be helpful – especially when you’re working on making a significant change in your life or business.

Each week, take a look at the stats. Whether you run a business or have a side hustle or simply have a goal of any kind – track your progress to see how you’re doing. 

I look at our pageviews and advertising income every day to see how we’re doing and what posts are performing best. But when I feel that it’s getting me down or making me feel too wrapped up in the numbers, I may take a few days off from looking at it. 

Tracking helps you to spend more time on what’s working and less time on what isn’t. Ultimately, we want to be effective, and not just consume our time with things that don’t serve us.

Create a weekly review meeting with yourself

I treat weekly review meetings as a recommitment ritual for my goals, because it’s so easy to forget the accountability part.

We have these cute goals, but if we never look at them again, what exactly was the point of setting them? That’s the problem with resolutions – we’re not actively pursuing them and looking at them week after week. We just toss them out, and keep moving on with life without reconnecting with our goals and asking ourselves – “How is this working for me?” Is what I’m doing getting me closer to my goals or do I need to readjust and create a new plan?

Decide on an intention

Why are you working so hard at what you do? What is your intention behind it?

Our “why” is so valuable in our effort to keep our habits sustainable. Without a reason that speaks to your heart, it’s hard to stay motivated. Get clear on who you are serving and why you’re doing it before you develop an action plan to get there.

Use this list of intention ideas to start your day purposefully.

Batch your workdays

Do you have themed days in your workweek? An example of this for me is dedicating a few days to time batching a month or more worth of content. 

My process for editing used to be that I would work on that day’s post during lunch. That was certainly difficult to maintain. If anything came up during lunchtime, a post wouldn’t go out – until maybe that evening when I got home. I realized that posts weren’t as structured or high quality as they could be.

Here’s why I batch my days:

• I get more done by focusing on one main thing throughout the day.
• I can schedule content ahead of time, so it allows me more flexibility and quality.
• It’s easier to keep up with content.

Do you have any weekly planning habits? Give us your best tips!