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44 Examples Of Life Goals | Life Goals To Set For Yourself

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Life is one big adventure full of exciting milestones to reach. Here are 44 examples of life goals you should consider pursuing and celebrating. 

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What are goals?

Goals are dreams with a plan. 

Many people fantasize and daydream about their desire to quit their job, have a sportscar, travel first-class, or meet their soulmate. But that’s about all they do. 

They don’t go through the effort to actually lay out a well-thought-out plan on how to make this desire a reality. 

And because they don’t turn this desire into a goal, it rarely becomes more than a distant dream. 

How to set a goal?

The internet is full of tips on how to set goals so that you actually manage to achieve them. 

Frankly, I feel like all this advice on how to set a goal is used as procrastination on the actual achievement of said goals. 

We should all spend much less time fretting about the how. Instead, we should simply get started and figure things out as we go. 

One rather famous tip is to set S.M.A.R.T goals. 

  • Specific
  • Measurable
  • Attainable
  • Realistic
  • Timed

I agree that the goal should be attainable and realistic. Afterall, there is little sense in setting yourself the short-term goal of earning $1 million a month if you can’t even imagine yourself earning $10.000 any time soon. 

That being said, you can still set yourself outrageous long-term goals as long as you spend the meantime focussing on attainable short-term goals. 

These attainable short-term goals will keep you motivated so that, step by step, you can close in on your long-term goal. 

Life goals to set for yourself:

I divided the examples of life goals into categories that I feel represent the different facets of life. 

Work Goals

1. Graduating from school

2. Starting college/university

3. Doing an internship 

4. Getting your college degree

5. Getting your first job

6. Receiving your first paycheck. 

7. Getting promoted/finding a better job

8. Getting a doctorate

9. Getting publicly acknowledged for your work

10. Becoming an expert in your field

11. Leaving your job to go full time in your side hustle

Social Goals

12. Having your first (meaningful) kiss

13. Going on your first date

14. Being in a serious relationship

15. Celebrating your first Valentine’s Day as a couple 

16. Traveling as a couple to a romantic destination

17. Moving in together

18. Getting engaged

19. Getting married

20. Becoming parents

21. Having a sleepover with a friend

22. Having had a friend for a decade 

23. Traveling with a friend

Personal Growth Goals

24. Going on a spiritual retreat

25. Finding a good therapist

26. Hiring your first coach

27. Reading 100 personal development books

28. Falling in love with meditation

29. Being able to formulate a clear purpose/mission statement

30. Learning the art of lucid dreaming

31. Accomplishing everything on my vision board

32. Learning to juggle with 3/4/5 balls 

33. Becoming a yogi

Contribution Goals

34. Donating every month for a year

35. Helping to build a house for the poor

36. Providing 100 meals for the less fortunate

37. Working in an animal shelter for at least two weeks

38. Donating 5% of your income 

39. Publishing 100 pieces of free content (Blog posts, Fanfictions, YouTube videos, etc.)

Health Goals

40. Maintaining clear skin

41. Running a marathon

42. Working out 5 days a week for a year 

43. Adjusting to a vegan/vegetarian nutrition 

44. Achieving a toned body

Well, what do you think of these life goals? How many of them have you already accomplished, and which one are you attempting to accomplish next?

Make sure to not only set long-term goals like the ones above. Instead, take the time to set daily, weekly and monthly goals as well!

That way you won’t lose the motivation for your long-term goals. 

As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts on the topic. 

Until next time, Felicity Seeker!

44 Examples Of Life Goals | Life Goals To Set For Yourself

55 x 5 Manifestation Technique | What It Is + How It Works

Blog, Personal Development

Let me introduce you to the 55 x 5 manifestation technique. This tool will make your law of attraction practice more exciting. 

It’s like a new and fun game you get to play while simultaneously manifesting your dream life. 

But for this technique to work, you first need to understand what exactly it is and how it functions. 

Read also: 5 Non-Spiritual Ways the Law of Attraction can Make You Rich

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What is the 55 x 5 manifestation technique?

The rules for the 55 x 5 manifestation technique are incredibly simple.

First, create or choose a positive affirmation geared towards the goal you wish to reach or a reality you want to manifest. 

Affirmations are written in the present tense and only contain positive statements. For example: “I am productive!” (-> Instead of “I won’t procrastinate!”)

Once you have your positive affirmation ready, you need to write it down 55 times a day for five days. 

I’d recommend doing it in the morning after waking up, as that’s the time the affirmation will stick to your mind the most. 

Thirdly, as you write it down, you need to truly feel the energy of the message. 

This means that if you write ‘I have clear skin,’ you should be able to envision your skin clear of any redness and bumps. Imagine how it would feel to run your hand over the smooth skin. 

That’s the feeling and image you should keep in mind as you write your lines.

And lastly, you need to release your desire and surrender it to the Universe. 

For most people, this is the most difficult part. After all, how do you release something that you want so badly?

In simple words: You need to stop feeling desperately impatient about your goal. Stop worrying about the how and the when. 

Instead, embrace the thought that things will work out perfectly one way or another, sooner or later.

And that’s it! That’s the 55 x 5 manifestation technique. Pretty straightforward, right?

How does the 55 x 5 tool work?

Let’s clear something up. The 55 x 5 manifestation tool is not some magic pill that will suddenly make your manifestations come true. 

It doesn’t replace the regular law of attraction tips and rules you’ve learned so far. 

Instead, it provides you with a daily task to help you embody the energy you need to achieve the outcome you wish to attract. 

That’s really all there is to it. 

This sadly means that if you’ve always struggled to change your energetic vibrations, this tool might not make much of a difference for you, either. 

In the end, the 55 x 5 technique is just a different way to practice the same loa methods. 

Other manifestation tools

Of course, the 55 x 5 method is just one of many manifestation tools you can use to attract your dream life. 

No manifestation tool is inherently better than others; its effectiveness always depends on the user. 

If the 55 x 5 method gets you to really feel your new reality and adopt a higher vibration, then you should definitely use it. 

However, should you not feel aligned with this tool, there are a few others you can try out: 

  1. Scripting – Imagine your goal finally manifested today; write a diary entry of what you think and feel now that it is here.
  2. Play-acting – While going through the day, act as if you’ve already manifested your goal, e. g. Imagine walking through your very own apartment instead of your parent’s house. 
  3. Visualizing – Close your eyes and daydream as vividly as possible about how your manifestation arrives.
  4. The Cup Method – The cup full of water represents your current reality; as you pour the water into the other cup, imagine your reality changing into what you want it to be.
  5. Burning paper – Write your manifestation on a piece of paper and (safely!!!) burn it. As it perishes, release your desire into the hands of the Universe. 

Well, do you intend to try the 55 x 5 manifestation technique? If so, what are you trying to manifest with it? 

As always, we’d love to hear from you!

Until next time, Felicity Seeker!

55 x 5 Manifestation Technique | What It Is + How It Works

44 Confidence Quotes For Women | Quotes To Make You Feel Confident

Blog, Boss Lady, Personal Development, Quotes

Confidence makes life infinitely easier. Unfortunately, many people struggle with it, especially women. Here are 55 confidence quotes for women that might help.

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What does confidence look like?

We all talk about wanting to be more confident. But we never really talk about what confidence looks like. Some people even mistake arrogance for confidence.

Ultimately, I think everyone has to decide for themself what being confident really means.

Here are a few aspects that I associate with being confident: 

  • Not letting one small, careless comment from a stranger push you into a spiral of insecurity
  • Feeling good in your skin and in the clothes you wear while you walk into a room full of people
  • Knowing that whatever challenge you come across, you’ll find a way to master it 
  • Trusting yourself; not doubting your decisions, words, and action at every turn 
  • Feeling comfortable approaching unknown people and situations 
  • Being able to accept compliments
  • Filtering criticism for the constructive parts and ditching the rest without a second thought 

Confidence Quotes

1. “You are worthy because you are. You get to create a beautiful life because you do. There is nothing to prove.”

– Amanda Frances (Rich as F*ck)

2. “Focus on your strengths rather than your weaknesses – obviously, it’s good to be aware of your weaknesses but you need to ensure you don’t make these your focal point otherwise they can undermine your confidence in yourself!” – Maria Hatzistefanis (How to Be an Overnight Success)

3. ” In every woman lives a Queen. She is smart, feminine, powerful, spiritual, generous, visible, prosperous, and usually has a great sense of humor.” – Gina DeVee (The Audacity to Be Queen)

4. “Tall, curvy, short, thin, whatever you are, you are beautiful.” – Demi Lovato

5. “Never dull your shine for somebody else.” ― Tyra Banks

6. “You are not wrong. Your desires are not wrong. There is nothing wrong with you.” – Amanda Frances (Rich as F*ck)

5. “One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself.” ― Shannon L. Alder

8. “Don’t compare yourself to others as you are unique and have something that no one else can offer.” – Maria Hatzistefanis (How to Be an Overnight Success)

9. “Blaze your own glittery, sparkly, fiery, shimmering path. Surround yourself with the things that make you shine. Create your bubble and thrive in it.” ― Cara Alwill Leyba

10. “The truth is, there are millions of other women in the world, and many of them are going to have careers and businesses similar to yours. But the key word is similar. Nobody can replicate the genius that you possess.” – Cara Alwill Leyba (Girl Code)

11. “At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what anybody else thinks, as long as you’re happy.” – Demi Lovato

Quotes To Feel Confident

12. “Do it your way. Do it better. Do it confidently.”

– Amanda Frances (Rich as F*ck)

13. “Don’t ever doubt yourselves or waste a second of your life. It’s too short, and you’re too special.” – Ariana Grande

14. “You were born to be real, not perfect.” – Demi Lovato

15. “We women have got to stop devaluing ourselves and demand what we’re worth.” – Barbara Stanny (Secrets of Six-Figure Women)

16. “You alone are enough.” – Oprah Winfrey

17. “Even if you are one of millions of women who bear the same title, or have the same business model, you will still do what you do in a way that no other person ever will—or ever has.” – Cara Alwill Leyba (Girl Code)

18. “Love your flaws, and own your quirks.” – Ariana Grande

19. “A powerful woman is one who knows who she is and chooses to express that in the world.” – Barbara Stanny (Secrets of Six-Figure Women)

20. “You’re stronger than you think you are. Keep pushing forward, never give up on your dreams, and don’t let anyone stop you.” – Demi Lovato

21. “I am a woman in process. I’m just trying like everybody else. I try to take every conflict, every experience, and learn from it. Life is never dull.” – Oprah Winfrey

22. “If you embrace your flaws, nobody can use them against you.” ― Cara Alwill Leyba

Quotes For A Confidence Boost

23. “Asking for more is an act of self-love. Saying no is a show of self-respect. Refusing to settle is a statement of self-worth. And walking away is a sign of self-trust.”

– Barbara Stanny (Secrets of Six-Figure Women)

24. “There is absolutely no shame in having desires, and the sooner you own them, the sooner they will flow to you.” ― Cara Alwill Leyba

25. “If there’s something you want, you’ve got to speak up.” – Barbara Stanny (Secrets of Six-Figure Women)

26. “I have standards I don’t plan on lowering for anybody, including myself.” – Zendaya

27. “As long as you keep going, you’ll keep getting better. And as you get better, you gain more confidence. That alone is success.” – Tamara Taylor

28. “Believe in yourself, be persistent, and don’t let anyone break your confidence.” – Naomi

29. “Through my education, I didn’t just develop skills, I didn’t just develop the ability to learn, but I developed confidence.” – Michelle Obama

30. “Confidence comes with maturity, being more accepting of yourself.” – Nicole Scherzinger

31. “Understanding that being nervous, having doubts and lacking confidence are emotions that are human is how you deal with it. It is okay to feel that way… and then understanding that you can work through it.” – Venus Williams

32. “When you look good, you feel good. Confidence with what you’re wearing is very important. If you feel good, you will always perform your best without worrying about anything.” – Maria Sharapova

33. “A fearless and fabulous woman is someone who recognizes her desires, has the confidence to chase her dreams, and believes that everything is possible. She does not believe in the word “failure.” She redefines it. To the fearless and fabulous woman, a “failure” is just a signal that she needs to change her course and try a new way of doing something.” ― Cara Alwill Leyba

34. “If you’re presenting yourself with confidence, you can pull off pretty much anything.” – Katy Perry

Confidence Quotes For Women

35. “Don’t try so hard to fit in, and certainly don’t try so hard to be different. Just try hard to be you.”

– Zendaya

36. “Confidence is everything. Confidence is what makes that simple white tee and jeans look good.” – Ciara

37. “Confidence is key. Sometimes, you need to look like you’re confident even when you’re not.” – Vanessa Hudgens

38. “What counts the most for women is having the confidence to make your own money.” – Cardi B

39. “you will evolve. Not everyone will get it. Evolve anyway.” ― Cara Alwill Leyba

40. “The inner confidence in knowing who you are, believing in your dreams, and following your heart, is what make you radiate from within.” – Heart Evangelista

41. “Girl power is about loving yourself and having confidence and strength from within, so even if you’re not wearing a sexy outfit, you feel sexy.” – Nicole Scherzinger

42. “Self-doubt is real. Everyone has it. Having confidence and losing confidence is real, too, and everyone has been in that position.” – Venus Williams

43. “Girl power is about loving yourself and having confidence and strength from within, so even if you’re not wearing a sexy outfit, you feel sexy.” – Nicole Scherzinger

44. “There are absolutely no limits on what you can achieve. Your possibilities are truly endless, and you have the power to create the life and business of your dreams. You must find the place inside of you where everything is possible.” ― Cara Alwill Leyba

What was your favorite of these confidence quotes for women? Write the number down below.

Also, what does being confident mean to you? We’d absolutely love to hear your thoughts on the topic.

Until next time, Felicity Seeker!

33 Affirmations About Money | Financial Affirmations For Wealth

Blog, Personal Development

Eager to get wealthy? These affirmations about money will help you tap into that millionaire mindset and earn more money.

What are money affirmations?

In essence, affirmations are statements you write, think, or say to yourself to make them come true. 

They are usually formulated in the present tense and in a positive way (e. g. ‘I am rich’ instead of ‘I am not poor’)

If you use affirmations that mention what you don’t want, this will direct your focus and energy onto the unwanted outcome, and your reality will change accordingly.

The present tense will make you feel like the financial affirmation is already true. As a result, you will feel far less desperate to reach your goal and instead open yourself up to receive your manifestation. 

Are financial affirmations really worth it? Do they work?

At first, affirmations about money might not impact your finances much. 

You might be annoyed by reminding yourself to use these affirmations and consider giving upon them.

It’s a sign you don’t truly feel the message of these money affirmations but merely think them. 

However, if you are in it for the long game and stop trying to force quick results, these affirmations will slowly but surely become deeply ingrained in you. 

Every time you encounter doubts and frustrations about money, these internalized affirmations will come to mind and elevate your vibration. 

You will have a more positive attitude about your current and future financial situation. As a result, you will also see more opportunities and dare to take more action towards greater wealth. 

If you are still doubting whether a change in attitude truly produces a change in results, just think about the pep-talks athletes have before a game. These pep talks are tried and tested for their effectiveness. Nobody would bother with them if they were useless. 

It’s time you give yourself these pep talks! The following affirmations about money will help you.

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Affirmations About Money

1. I am a money magnet!

2. Money enters my life in entirely unexpected ways!

3. Everything I spend comes back tenfold!

4. The more money I give away, the more I get!

5. My savings grow every month!

6. I spent less than I expected to!

7. I embody the energy of wealth and abundance!

8. Earning money feels like a game to me – it’s exciting and fun!

9. I only have good feelings towards money!

10. I can afford everything I need and most of what I want!

11. I am financially free and can make decisions that are not based on money!

Money Affirmations For A Millionaire Mindset

12. I enjoy learning about investments!

13. My investments are growing nice and steady!

14. My tax return is much higher than expected!

16. This is my first five-figure month!

17. Choosing good investments is intuitive for me!

18. I feel abundant every day of my life!

19. I deserve to have a financially abundant life!

20. I earn more while working less!

21. I choose wealth and abundance for my life!

22. The more value I create for others, the more money is drawn to me!

Financial Affirmations To Build Wealth

23. I always find new opportunities to make money!

25. I have multiple streams of income!

26. I stumble over discounts everywhere!

27. I am financially stable no matter what the economy does!

28. I have more ideas for income streams than I can pursue!

29. I deserve all the money that I have and more!

30. I am one step closer to wealth every day!

31. Money works with me, not against me!

32. I can trust money to find me in every situation!

33. I adore seeing my savings grow!

Careful though! Not every affirmation will work well for you. 

The key is to find affirmations that speak to you. Affirmations that evoke a feeling of ‘yes! This I what I want! This is possible for me to have!’

You can tell yourself that you are a millionaire as many times as you want; it won’t feel real if you are still far away from that. Your money affirmations also need to be attainable.

That’s why I’ve listed so many of them to pick and choose from. You really only need a handful of powerful affirmations in your arsenal, and you’re good to go.

Which one was your favorite money affirmation? We always love to hear from you in the comments!

Until next time, Felicity Seeker!

33 Healing Affirmations | Affirmations For Health

Blog, Personal Development

The placebo effect shows that the mind can heal the body. So it’s high time you collect and use some healing affirmations.

They can be especially helpful in times of a pandemic. But also for more mundane health issues like acne, PMS, migraines, the flu, the cold, etc.

Do not underestimate the power of healing affirmations. Instead, they will help you calm down and embody an energy that radiates health. 

This is important, especially since stress and anxiety can worsen the effect of sickness. 

Also, it’s simply no fun being constantly worried about your health. Besides money and relationships, health is one of the people’s biggest worries. 

You already spend time with personal development and financial awareness, if not entrepreneurship, to diminish your struggles with money and relationships. 

You also move your body regularly, go to your doctor’s appointments and eat healthily. Now, it’s time to step up your game and add these healing affirmations to your arsenal. 

You deserve to be happy and healthy! 

Affirmations For Healing

1. I am healthy and happy!

2. I am becoming healthier every day!

3. My skin is clear and smooth!

4. My hair is silky and voluminous!

5. The more I improve my nutrition, the healthier I get!

6. I can see my body growing stronger and leaner with every workout!

7. Any sourness I experience fades quickly!

8. My health reflects the effort I spend on improving it!

9. I desire to be healthy, and so I am!

10. I feel much younger than I am!

11. My body heals quickly!

Healing Affirmations

12. My soul feels lighter with every meditation!

13. My mind easily releases the guilt and regret from the past!

14. I breathe in serenity and breathe out anxieties!

15. My soul feels lighter than ever!

16. My mind feels calmer than ever!

17. I take care of my body with regular exercise and good nutrition!

18. I take care of my mind through meditation and insightful content!

19. I enjoy trying out new healing practices!

20. My mind is my safe space; I love it there!

21. Working through guilt and regret makes me feel lighter!

22. I feel emotions fully and release them gently afterward!

23. Being healthy and happy is my natural state of being!

Affirmations To Get Healthy

24. Working out comes easy to me and is fun!

25. I know how to destress quickly and effectively!

26. With each deep breath, I release toxins from my body!

27. Cleansing my mind heals my body!

28. My mind has the power to heal my body!

29. I allow my mind, soul, and body to heal!

30. I am guided to the optimal healing solutions for me!

31. I radiate vitality!

32. My skin is positively glowing!

33. I feel better day by day!

33 Affirmations For Self-Love To Cultivate Inner Strength

Blog, Personal Development

Need a self-esteem boost? Here are 33 affirmations for self-love that will make you smile in the mirror. 

And that’s good because self-love is so very important. 

Not only because your happiness relies on you being at peace with yourself, setting healthy boundaries, and not working yourself to the ground. 

Affirmations for self-love will also help you increase your self-worth, which heavily impacts your net worth. 

And who doesn’t want to earn more money and live a financially free life?

So if that’s your goal, start with the basics and use self-love affirmations as often as you need to increase your self-worth. 

There are plenty of things to love about yourself that make you worthy of a happy and successful life. 

Don’t believe me? 

Well, the following affirmations for self-love are going to convince you.

Enjoy!

Read also: 44 Affirmations for A-students | Mantras to Ace Your Exam

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Self-Love Affirmations

1. I am proud of the kind of person I am, both in public and behind closed doors!

2. I am content with who I am and excited for who I will be!

3. I adore beautiful and not-so-beautiful parts of my body more and more every day!

4. I love the things that make me different, and I know someday others will see them as fascinating aspects of me!

5. I am kind to myself!

6. I know I am doing my best and that soon I’ll be able to do even better!

7. It’s safe for me to be authentic in everything I do!

8. I love both others and myself unapologetically!

9. Every single day, I gently and faithfully release some of the trauma stuck within me!

10. I am excited to work on my flaws and become a better version of myself!

11. I am worthy of living the life of my dreams!

Affirmations For Self-Love

12. I am worthy of manifesting my goals and dreams!

13. I feel safe and taken care of!

14. I have faith that I am exactly where I am supposed to be!

15. Now that I have learned from my regrets, I release them!

16. I handle adversities with grace and ease!

17. I radiate an aura of calmness and serenity!

18. Everything I want to be is already within me!

19. I am confident and competent in my studies/work!

20. I am a kind but fierce force to be reckoned with!

21. I glow brightly even in the darkest times!

22. I surrender to what lies outside of my control!

23. I love my serene and confident energy!

Affirmations To Love Yourself More

24. I use my energy to grow, trust, heal and believe!

25. I only compete with my past self, and damn have I grown!

26. I can handle everything life offers me, or I wouldn’t experience it!

27. I choose to surround myself with the beautiful and elegant!

28. I am sophisticated and magnetizing!

29. Wherever I look, I see beauty and magic!

30. I see beauty even in the most mundane things!

31. I know the raw and intimate version of myself and love everything about her!

32. I can live up to my full potential while being kind and loving towards myself!

33. I love to wake up in the morning and spend another day growing into a brighter self!

Well, what do you think? Do you already feel better about yourself? 

These affirmations for self-love can be a quick remedy to give you a short self-esteem boost. 

But their true power lies in their continuous application. 

If you commit to saying or thinking affirmations multiple times a day, it will soon become your instant response to negative thoughts. 

And that’s when you’ll unlock the true power of affirmations. 

I hope these self-love affirmations will get you there.

Until next time, Felicity Seeker!