Goal Setting Toolkit

Setting goals gives us direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose. Whether you're working toward personal growth, building healthy habits, or making meaningful changes, having clear goals helps you stay focused and make steady progress. This toolkit is designed to help you set achievable goals, break them down into manageable steps, and build lasting motivation along the way. Check out our templates and downloads for a printable version to fill in yourself!

Use the SMART Goal Framework

Specific – What exactly do you want to achieve?
Measurable – How will you track progress?
Achievable – Is it realistic for you right now?
Relevant – Why does this goal matter to you?
Time-bound – When do you want to achieve it by?

Break Goals into Smaller Steps

Turn big goals into small, actionable tasks
Celebrate mini-milestones to stay motivated
Focus on progress, not perfection
Set process goals, not just outcome goals > Outcome: “Finish writing my book by December.” > Process: “Write for 20 minutes every weekday.”

Use Habit Stacking

Habit stacking means pairing a new habit with one you already do.

Link a new goal to an existing routine
Example: “After I brush my teeth, I’ll write down one thing I’m grateful for.”

Set Accountability Supports

Share your goal with a friend or support person
Join a group with similar goals
Check in weekly with yourself or someone else

Visualise Success

Imagine what achieving the goal will feel like
Create a vision board or write a "future you" letter
Use a habit tracker, checklist, or journal to track progress visually
Seeing progress boosts motivation and confidence

Practice Self Compassion

Expect setbacks—they're part of growth
Be kind to yourself and refocus rather than give up
Use mistakes as learning opportunities
Speak to yourself the way you would speak to a friend – with kindness, patience, and encouragement.

Celebrate Wins (Big or Small!)

Recognise effort as well as results
Build in small rewards or moments of joy
Reflect on how far you've come