I went out for dinner with my friend Farrah last night. She is a big cheese in Substackland and persuaded me to start this newsletter. As we ate delicious pasta, we talked about work (one of our favourite topics of conversation) and I told her how much I was enjoying writing it.
I often think about the things I'd like to do before I die. It has helped me a lot in changing my eating habits, becoming more active, and even running a few half marathons. But when it comes to thinking about what I'd like to be remembered for on my deathbed, I freeze. Could it be a perfectionist issue? Love your newsletther <3
Thanks so much for fleshing out the goal setting topic a bit more! Very helpful. I’m feel as if I’m on the precipice of a few big life decisions at the moment and I think the 3/5/10 year goal setting might bring some clarity and a little bit more calm. Let’s see how it goes..! :)
Love this, Lisa. Thank you for sharing it. I often tap into my own mortality as a barometer for what’s important and to vaguely help me prioritise, but as someone who is terrible at planning, I like the idea of this more structured approach. Also re death, did you read Yasmin Khan’s recent brilliant piece on Substack about why it is the British can’t deal with death?
I love this and have done something similar for myself and with clients in the past. If I want the really juicy stuff coming out or I’ve felt the goals that are coming up aren’t ‘deep’ enough or big enough, I start with a long reflection process first, finding what sparks total joy and then building goals from there. One of the visualisations I’ve used is similar to the death bed and I’ve found the same as you - it totally changes the conversation! I love it. Thanks for sharing!
I often think about the things I'd like to do before I die. It has helped me a lot in changing my eating habits, becoming more active, and even running a few half marathons. But when it comes to thinking about what I'd like to be remembered for on my deathbed, I freeze. Could it be a perfectionist issue? Love your newsletther <3
Good luck Ash! Glad it was helpful. Best wishes, Lisa
Hi Lisa,
Thanks so much for fleshing out the goal setting topic a bit more! Very helpful. I’m feel as if I’m on the precipice of a few big life decisions at the moment and I think the 3/5/10 year goal setting might bring some clarity and a little bit more calm. Let’s see how it goes..! :)
Love this, Lisa. Thank you for sharing it. I often tap into my own mortality as a barometer for what’s important and to vaguely help me prioritise, but as someone who is terrible at planning, I like the idea of this more structured approach. Also re death, did you read Yasmin Khan’s recent brilliant piece on Substack about why it is the British can’t deal with death?
I love this and have done something similar for myself and with clients in the past. If I want the really juicy stuff coming out or I’ve felt the goals that are coming up aren’t ‘deep’ enough or big enough, I start with a long reflection process first, finding what sparks total joy and then building goals from there. One of the visualisations I’ve used is similar to the death bed and I’ve found the same as you - it totally changes the conversation! I love it. Thanks for sharing!