149: Why Setting Intentions are More Effective Than Setting Goals with Simona Costantini

149: Why Setting Intentions are More Effective Than Setting Goals with Simona Costantini

Author: Simona Costantini January 4, 2022 Duration: 12:22

I'm so excited to be on the podcast with you this week for the very, very first episode of 2022! I can hardly believe that we're already here, and that we're in a completely new year. Time just continues to fly by and it blows my mind.

 

This week, we’re talking about why setting intentions are more effective than setting goals. It might feel a little bit controversial, and it’s definitely an unpopular opinion. But I wanted to bring it to light anyways, because January is the start of new beginnings for a lot of us.

 

It's the time where we set our new goals, new workout programs, new eating regimens, but one thing that I think we often forget is what our intentions are for the new year. We're so quick to set goals and we're so quick to set milestones, but what are the intentions and the feelings that we want to bring into this new year?

 

We get into:

  • Why goals can be too structured for spiritual entrepreneurs 
  • How to differentiate between goals and “to dos”
  • Setting intentions that support your goals
  • Why goals are deeper than hitting a target
  • My intentions for 2022

 

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We all ask those big questions about contentment and purpose at some point. Happiness Happens doesn’t treat those queries as abstract philosophy, but as a practical, weekly conversation hosted by Simona Costantini. Rather than offering a rigid formula, this podcast explores the many facets of a meaningful life through dialogues with thoughtful guests from various fields. You’ll hear from psychologists, artists, thinkers, and everyday people who have found unique pathways to fulfillment. The discussions are grounded in real experience, focusing on actionable insights that go beyond simple positive thinking. Each episode feels like a deep dive into a different corner of the human experience, whether it’s examining the role of community, the pursuit of creative passion, or the quiet practice of self-acceptance. Simona guides these conversations with a genuine curiosity, making complex ideas about well-being feel accessible and personal. The result is a resource that feels both expansive and intimately useful. Tuning into this podcast is less about searching for a single secret and more about gathering a toolkit-a collection of perspectives and practices that help you define what happiness actually means in your own life. It’s for anyone who believes that a more contented life is built from a series of conscious choices and deeper understandings, one honest conversation at a time.
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