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Course 1, Discussion 4: System vs Goals

Hope December 5th, 2022

Hello Leadership Crew!

Welcome to our 4th discussion in this first course. In today's discussion, we will be talking about systems vs. goals.

To start, please read this post here and watch this video.


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?

✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words!

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AuroraAstral December 14th, 2023

@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

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AwarmHEART December 17th, 2023

@ReganL Wonderful work. Keep it uppp

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AwarmHEART December 17th, 2023

@Hope ✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?

Before this, I think we need to set goal. But after this,I realize that making new system will take us to reach the success.

✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
Reading everyday
Sharing knowledge
Dicussing what I read
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safetysource12 December 24th, 2023

Sounds solid, congrats and all the best @AwarmHEART !

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safetysource12 December 24th, 2023

Hi @Hope

I need consistency, focus and perseverance to achieve a success.

As mentioned above, consistency, focus and perseverance

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calmstrawberry0608 January 1st

@safetysource12

I feel the same way! You're doing an amazing job :)

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calmstrawberry0608 January 1st

✒️ 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.

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quietlistener2023 January 1st

@calmstrawberry0608 I can understand the difficulty of balancing between working and relaxing

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quietlistener2023 January 1st

@Hopei think the key system is time management and motivation

To do this I need to develop greater concientiousness, determination and defining goals 

NewYorker11 January 7th

@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

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wonderousLove3994 February 5th

@NewYorker11 sounds interesting!!

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NewYorker11 February 6th

@wonderousLove3994

thanks very much friend!

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DanCat1128 January 14th

✒️ 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!!

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ChromaticFinss February 3rd

@DanCat1128

Great! You wish to prioritize your mental peace. That's what we should do ultimately. 💛

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WhereIsRed January 16th

@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?

  1. Prioritize Tasks
  2. Time Blocking
  3. Reflect and Adjust

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SilverSeastar January 23rd

You set a great system, @WhereIsRed 💙 Concise and effective!

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SilverSeastar January 23rd
✒️ What is a key system that you need to set up in your life to help you succeed?
Cultivating self-love 💙
✒️ What are 3 behaviors you can implement to help you gradually grow that new system in your life?
  • Using self-affirmations and setting intentions every morning
  • Exercising for 30 minutes 5 times each week
  • Routinely taking my medication and supplements
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serenePeace3726 January 30th

@SilverSeastar sending you so much strength and positive vibes. you got this, remember you are so worth it!🫶🏻

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serenePeace3726 January 30th

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.