Which Goals Align with Your Values?: External vs Internal

With so many responsibilities pulling us in different directions, it’s easy to feel pressured to chase success—often without stopping to ask if it truly aligns with what we want. Setting meaningful goals that align with your true values is essential for creating a life that feels fulfilling and empowering. In this video, Sierra shares the key difference between these two types of objectives and how they impact our momentum, mindset, and overall well-being.

What Are External Goals?

External goals are influenced by outside factors like rewards, recognition, or societal expectations. They often look like:

Financial Success: Aiming for a certain salary, material possessions, or financial milestones.

Social Recognition: Chasing fame, approval, or status within a community or industry.

Achievement Milestones: Seeking promotions, awards, or other public acknowledgments.

While external goals can give you a sense of accomplishment in the short term, relying too heavily on them may leave you feeling drained or unfulfilled. While external success can be exciting, it’s the internal journey that brings true fulfillment.

The Power of Internal Goals

Internal goals, on the other hand, are driven by your own values and personal growth. These goals focus on:

Self-Improvement: Building new skills, expanding your knowledge, or becoming the best version of yourself.

Emotional Well-being: Nurturing happiness, resilience, and a sense of inner peace.

Meaningful Connections: Building deep, authentic relationships with the people who matter most.

When you set internal goals, you're tapping into something deeper. These goals generate momentum that carries you forward, creating lasting impact and a sense of purpose.

Harmony in Goal-Setting: Why You Need Both

The video underscores the importance of balancing both external and internal goals. External goals can push you to take action and achieve big things, but internal goals ensure that your efforts align with your core values. When your goals are in harmony, you’ll experience both success and fulfillment in all areas of your life.

Get Started Today: FREE External vs. Internal Goals Worksheet

Ready to take control of your goals and align them with what matters to you most? Download our FREE External vs. Internal Goals Worksheet. This simple yet powerful tool will help you define goals that truly reflect who you are—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Watch the full video to learn more about how to set meaningful goals that create lasting momentum and align with your true values.