Ep 217 - How to Make Progress on Big Goals (Without Doing Everything in Order)

What does it actually take to make progress on a big goal when you're juggling work, study, business and everything else life throws at you? In this episode, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at writing my first book, 'Leaders Who Thrive: A Mindful Antidote to Disconnected Teams', while completing my Master of Applied Positive Psychology and continuing to run my business. I'm not here to pretend I've discovered some magical productivity formula or that I somehow did it all perfectly. Instead, I'm reflecting on what I learnt about working with my brain, creating structure that supports rather than restricts me, and making progress even when the finish line feels a long way off. Whether you're working towards a big business goal, building something of your own, studying, creating a project or simply trying to move forward with something that matters to you, there are some useful lessons in this conversation. In this episode, I explore: Why there's no single right way to achieve a goal, and why your approach needs to work for you How to create a framework for big projects without turning your plans into rigid rules you have to follow Why you don't have to do everything in order to make meaningful progress. How to stop perfectionism from getting in the way and give yourself something to work with, even when it's not polished yet Using small milestones and visual rewards to recognise progress when the bigger goal still feels far away Why research, preparation and planning count as progress, even when they don't produce an immediately visible result What big projects can teach you about yourself, including how your needs, working style and capacity can change along the way. My biggest reminder throughout this process? The work people see is rarely the only work that matters. Sometimes the most valuable thing you can do is build the foundations that will help you get where you want to go. If you're working towards something that feels big right now, I hope this episode gives you a different way to think about progress, and permission to find an approach that works with you, rather than against you. 📖 My first book, 'Leaders Who Thrive: A Mindful Antidote to Disconnected Teams', is available now. Head to: https://jessicajasch.com/ to find your preferred online retailer. 🧘 Want to put some of these ideas into practice? Get Jasched Meditation+ offers accessible guided meditations and mindfulness practices, with a new practice released every Thursday. It's designed especially for people who spend a lot of their day in their heads. Head here to subscribe and get immediate access: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1215566/subscribe #GetJasched #Productivity #GoalSetting #BusinessOwners #PersonalGrowth Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you! Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now