It’s tempting to grab someone else’s goal and run with it—signing up for a race, starting a challenge, or committing to something that looks inspiring. But if it doesn’t fit your season, your situation, or how God wired you, it can quickly become a source of frustration instead of fruit.

In this episode, Laura and I share about goals we thought we should set… and how we learned (the hard way) that knowing ourselves is the key to choosing goals we’ll actually keep.

We talk about:

• Why two competitive people (us!) thrive in completely different environments
• How to identify your “motivators” and “drainers”
• The role of journaling, personal inventory, and music in goal-setting
• How your season and situation impact what’s realistic right now
• The freedom of choosing not to focus on everything at once

Key Quotes:

“We might be in the same season as someone else, but our situations are different. And that changes everything about the goals we set.”

You’re always going to disappoint someone. The key is to decide in advance who it’s going to be and make sure it’s the right people.”

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Laura's Confidence Journal
• "100 Days to Discovering the Gift of You" - Latest book by Chrystal Evans Hurst
• Morning Pages – The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
• Squiibler App – for timed journaling

Connect With Us

• Website: HelloGoals.org
• Instagram: @HelloGoalsShow
• Laura's Website and Coaching Resources
• Kat's Website
• Newsletter: Sign up for resources and updates

Challenge for This Week:
Start your own Personal Inventory, a simple note in your phone or journal where you jot down what motivates you, what drains you, and what works in this season of life. Over time, you’ll see patterns that help you choose better, more meaningful goals.

Episode 06: Balancing Failure and Perfection in Goal Setting with Chrystal Evans Hurst

Today Kat Lee and Laura Wilkinson are diving deep with author and speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst about the surprising benefits of failure and how to balance perfectionism with grace as we pursue our goals. From launching her very first app to decluttering her home, Chrystal shares practical wisdom on setting and reaching goals both big and small.

• We'll talk about:
  • The goal Chrystal reached that was years in the making
  • The small goal she's chipping away at that will have a big impact someday
  • Chrystal's Time Management Strategies
  • How Chrystal balances perfectionism and grace
  • Understanding the value of failure in growth

Key Quotes

Resources Mentioned

• "100 Days to Discovering the Gift of You" - Latest book by Chrystal Evans Hurst
• The Pomodoro Technique for time management

Connect With Chrystal

• Website: ChrystalEvanHurst.com
• Social Media: @ChrystalHurst on all platforms

Action Steps

• Break down large goals into 20-minute focused sessions
• Choose one small area to organize or declutter
• Practice identifying when perfectionism is helping vs. hindering

Connect With Us

• Website: HelloGoals.org
• Instagram: @HelloGoalsShow
• Laura's Website and Coaching Resources
• Kat's Website
• Newsletter: Sign up for resources and updates

Join hosts Kat Lee and Laura Wilkinson as they talk with Chrystal Evans Hurst, author of "100 Days to Discovering the Gift Of You," about understanding how God made you so that you can set related and effective goals.

Key Points

• The importance of choosing goals that align with how God made you
• How to discern between personal desires and God's direction for your life
• The process of owning your gifts and talents
• The GAIN framework: Gifts, Abilities, Interests, and Nature

Quotable from Chrystal

Resources Mentioned

• "100 Days to Discovering the Gift Of You" by Chrystal Evans Hurst
• "She's Still There" (2017)

Connect with Chrystal

• Find Chrystal Hurst on Instagram @ChrystalHurst
• Chrystal's Website

Connect with Hello Goals

• @HelloGoalsShow on Instagram

God is the BEST storyteller and the story He's weaved through Kat's life is just beautiful. In this episode we'll hear her story and how it has helped her in her goal of raising her three children.

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Join Kat Lee, mom-next-door, and Laura Wilkinson, Olympic Gold Medalist, as we interview women from all walks of life and break down the processes, mindset shifts, and steps of faith they took to reach their goals, so that you can reach yours.

Connect with Us:
Newsletter: HelloGoals.org
Instagram: @hellogoalsshow

I'm (Kat) going to be honest, this is my favorite Olympic story. You're going to be SO inspired by Laura's vision, dedication and perseverance. It's a story of HOPE and inspiration to never give up on your goals.

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Join Kat Lee, mom-next-door, and Laura Wilkinson, Olympic Gold Medalist, as we interview women from all walks of life and break down the processes, mindset shifts, and steps of faith they took to reach their goals, so that you can reach yours.

Connect with Us:
Newsletter: HelloGoals.org
Instagram: @hellogoalsshow

In this episode we dive into our vision behind the show and how it can help YOU reach your goals.

Join Kat Lee, mom-next-door, and Laura Wilkinson, Olympic Gold Medalist, as we interview women from all walks of life and break down the processes, mindset shifts, and steps of faith they took to reach their goals, so that you can reach yours.

Connect with Us:
Newsletter: HelloGoals.org
Instagram: @hellogoalsshow

We're so glad you're here! Join me, Kat Lee, mom-next-door, and Laura Wilkinson, Olympic Gold Medalist, as we interview women from all walks of life and break down the processes, mindset shifts, and steps of faith they took to reach their goals, so that you can reach yours.

Connect with Us:
Website: HelloGoals.org
Instagram: @hellogoalsshow
Newsletter: https://hellogoals.kit.com/newsletter