Course 1, Discussion 4: System vs Goals
Hello Leadership Crew!
Welcome to our 4th discussion in this first course. In today's discussion, we will be talking about systems vs. goals.
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The basic argument here is that having a system is better than having a goal. A system is a way of behaving that helps you move towards accomplishing something. A goal is usually and end state that happens after you have accomplished something. I think eating healthy is a good example. A goal might be to lose 10 pounds. In this case, you feel kind of bad about yourself until you hit that goal; and then, once you hit it, you kind of lose the purpose because the goal has been reached. If you relapse and gain wait again, then you fall back into feeling bad about yourself again. Contrast this with a system of eating healthy.
A system might include things like: having a big glass of water prior to each meal; eating a lot of fruits, vegetables, and nuts; not eating after 9pm; and/or doing some level of intermittent fasting. You wouldn't integrate all of these new healthy eating behaviors at once. Instead, you'd gradually introduce one and then another and then another over whatever period of time makes sense. The system enables you to continuously get healthier and healthier. You will eventually reach the goal, but it'll be the byproduct of eating healthy.
This also has implications for 7 Cups as well. We might have goals of having a certain amount of group support messages or 1:1 messages. Those are fine goals to have, but we mostly want to create a system of support where people care for one another and then the natural result is an increased number of messages.
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
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@Hope
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
The system I would employ in my life would be having confidence and courage within my self
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
Looking at positive meaning/quotes, telling my self positive sayings, and not letting others get me down!
~ Regan
@ReganL Wonderful work. Keep it uppp
@Hope ✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
Sounds solid, congrats and all the best @AwarmHEART !
Hi @Hope
I need consistency, focus and perseverance to achieve a success.
As mentioned above, consistency, focus and perseverance
@safetysource12
I feel the same way! You're doing an amazing job :)
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
I need to set separate time systems for working and resting because I tend to have a hard time balancing the two.
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
I could write a list of priorities for the day, give myself small breaks in between each task, and eliminate distractions.
@calmstrawberry0608 I can understand the difficulty of balancing between working and relaxing
@Hopei think the key system is time management and motivation
To do this I need to develop greater concientiousness, determination and defining goals
@Hope
What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
one key system that i need to set up in my life in order to succeed is a system of structure for my daily day to day activities.
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
three behaviors that i can implement in this new system of structure in my daily activities are:
1) wake up at a set time every morning
2) take my medications on time at set times every day
3) take part in daily activities that will benefit my mind and body so that each day has purpose
✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words
@NewYorker11 sounds interesting!!
@wonderousLove3994
thanks very much friend!
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
- Prioritize my irl jobs and cups.
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
- Be mindful and present. Breathe in and remember not everything is due tomorrow morning.
- Do small things to not be so overwhelmed
- Be patient with myself don't be hard on myself because of my frustration
✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words!
@CaringSub
Financial stress can be overwhelming. I'm glad you have a system that works for you!!! You're amazing!!
@DanCat1128
Great! You wish to prioritize your mental peace. That's what we should do ultimately. 💛
@Hope
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
Time Management and Productivity
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
- Prioritize Tasks
- Time Blocking
- Reflect and Adjust
You set a great system, @WhereIsRed 💙 Concise and effective!
- Using self-affirmations and setting intentions every morning
- Exercising for 30 minutes 5 times each week
- Routinely taking my medication and supplements
@SilverSeastar sending you so much strength and positive vibes. you got this, remember you are so worth it!🫶🏻
What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed? Time management.
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life
• Clearly define my priorities.
• Set a timer when I start doing a specific thing that needs to be done and stop when the timer goes off.
• Give myself permission to chill for a little bit.