Goals are great, but they’re not the whole story. Saying “I want to be more organized” is a start—but it’s a destination without a roadmap. Instead, try this: “I’m the kind of person who creates clarity.”
See the shift?
You’re no longer chasing a finish line. You’re becoming someone new.
This identity-based approach transforms scattered to-do lists into purposeful action. Instead of trying harder, you simply ask: What would a clear, organized person do right now?
That mindset leads to real, lasting change—not just a temporary push fueled by guilt or pressure.
The truth is, habits stick when they’re tied to who you believe you are. So skip the goal for now.
Build the identity.
Who do you want to become? Write down one identity you’re stepping into—and take one small action today to live like it’s already true.
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A bit about Linda
Who am I?
As a businesswoman
I am an award-winning speaker, author, and business consultant/coach.
Grateful
A little bit of sleep goes a long way
Starting Again 2024
Happy New Year.
Question of the year 2024 – from 2023. What’s working for you?
I’m a list maker, so I’ll begin.
Working for me # 1 – Sleep Habit
I end every day writing a list, surprise, right? I write not just thinking about – it’s easy to go to bed and think oh, that went well or that was good. But writing it down and, in some cases, noting how that happened? When I write how I made that happen, I’m surprised to learn that I planted a seed a few days, weeks, or months ago, and the outcome started growing. The result is incredible, and I am grateful. The acknowledgment of that outcome is in my writing at night.
I write the three things I’m grateful for during the day. The results are fascinating.
1. Most importantly, I get a good night’s sleep. I haven’t stuffed my mind with useless trivia or negative thinking.
2. It helps me reflect on the things or circumstances I created to support that good part of the day and how I can repeat them.
Working for me #2 – Website Building
I am learning how to build my website again. Paul taught me in 2010 to develop my website from scratch. It served me well for many years. The new one is one in WordPress but with Elegant Themes and DIVI. I love it! I love working on it and figuring out the puzzle. Yes, it would be faster and easier if I hired someone to do that for me. But I’m not in a rush, and yet I am in a hurry. The joy of working on it outweighs the time it takes.
1. Learning Divi
2. Researching the best templates and methods of communication
Working for me #3 – Envisioning Possibilities
I have chosen a new set of words to define the purpose-driven vision workshop I’ve been doing for years. Although, many people find the terms interesting and exciting to follow, I was bored with the words.
I believe the concept is strong and still stands, but PDVB? Even the acronym looked stoggy.
Advanta Strategies is over 20 years old and it is my main business, this year I added a spark to it.
1. I purchased a new URL
2. Using Divi – created a website for people to sign up. www.envisioningpossibilities.com
Knives
Seems the culture for using a knife started atleast two and half million years ago and were made from a variety of metals i.e. copper, brass, iron, steel and ceramics. Their uses included hunting, carving and eating. Knives were a tool as much as a...
Napkin
Napkins Whose napkin is it anyway? Is my napkin on the right of the place setting or on the left? According to Emily Post ( http://emilypost.com/advice/informal-place-setting/), this is where the napkins can be found. "Napkin: The napkin is folded or put in a napkin...
Presumption
Etiquette requires the presumption of good until the contrary is proved.” ― Emily Post, Emily Post On Etiquette
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I like that approach!
I was gonna say “I want to be more organized” is not a bad goal, just it isn’t measurable. How much more organized do I have to be in order to have reached my goal?
A good reminder. When I was a marketing manager, the most important thing I did for goals was to add strategies and tactics. I think if you are not detailed in how you plan to accomplish your goal, you won’t get it started, much less finished.
Love that I can easily tie this in to what I want to do this year. I actually posted about my word of the year, the intentions behind it and all. With your Identity post, it helps give me another layer to look from. Thank you!
Our posts today have very similar themes. I learned a long time ago that I am in control of my identity.
What a great idea, Linda! I’m going to be pondering that this afternoon.