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Ditch SMART Goals: The Intuitive Way to Crush Your Goals and Not Give Up On Them
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"When you align with how you want to feel, the actions you take come with more purpose. It's less about checklisting your life and more about living it." - CS
Ditch the Shackles – A Fresh Take on Goal Setting -Episode 62
Let’s get real: Traditional goal setting? It’s giving meh. If you’ve ever stared at a blank journal in January thinking, "I should write some SMART goals, but… ew," then this episode is for you.
In this juicy, no-BS episode of The Return Podcast, licensed therapist and Human Design strategist Caitlan Siegenthaler is tossing out the old playbook and serving up a fresh, fun, and totally doable way to crush your goals—without the hustle. Think quarterly goal-setting magic, feeling-driven vibes, and a sprinkle of woo-woo (hello, tarot cards!). Caitlan shows you how to stop setting goals that feel like chores and start creating ones that light you up from the inside out.
This isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing you. Ready to ditch the grind and plan your dreamiest year yet? Hit play, babe.
What’s Inside This Episode:
00:00 – Intro: Why the typical New Year’s resolutions feel like a bad ex—predictable and uninspiring.
00:43 – Caitlan spills on her personal growth journey in 2025 (spoiler: it wasn’t all rainbows).
02:00 – Why SMART goals are low-key overrated and how they’re cramping your style.
03:37 – Caitlan’s quarterly goal-setting method: flexible, intuitive, and actually fun.
12:57 – Let’s talk feelings: Why connecting with your why is the ultimate game-changer.
16:04 – The Three-Column Method: A step-by-step guide to setting goals you’ll actually want to stick to.
23:53 – Wrap-Up: Caitlan’s final pep talk to help you dream big (but aligned AF).
Call to Action: It’s Time to Goal Like a Goddess
Tired of the hamster wheel? Ready to plan goals that actually fit your vibe and energy? A Human Design reading with Caitlan will give you the clarity, alignment, and roadmap you’ve been craving. Let’s find out how YOU are designed to dream, decide, and do.
✨ Snag your spot here
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Say goodbye to boring goals and hello to big vibes. ✨ Let’s make magic, bebe.
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