When setting aspirational goals, it’s often helpful to see examples of how others have connected their values, strengths, and vision of their Best Self to meaningful goals. This page offers a range of ideas across the six key life domains to inspire you. Whether you’re focusing on deepening relationships, exploring personal growth, or contributing to the world in a meaningful way, these examples can help you imagine what’s possible and adapt them to your unique aspirations. Remember, these are just starting points—your goals should reflect who you are and what truly matters to you. Use these examples as a guide to spark your creativity and align your goals with your deeper purpose.
Here are examples for each of the six key life domains.
1. Relationships & Connection
Theme: Build deeper emotional connections with loved ones.
Goal: “I will schedule a weekly phone call with my sibling to share updates and support each other.”
Action Steps:
Choose a consistent day and time for the call.
Prepare a list of meaningful topics to discuss.
Send a follow-up text summarizing any decisions or plans.
Theme: Expand my social circle.
Goal: “I will attend one community event each month to meet like-minded individuals.”
Action Steps:
Research local events that align with my interests.
Invite a friend to join me for support.
Introduce myself to at least two new people at each event.
2. Personal Growth & Development
Theme: Cultivate a growth mindset.
Goal: “I will practice journaling daily to reflect on challenges and growth opportunities.”
Action Steps:
Set aside 15 minutes each evening for journaling.
Use prompts like ‘What did I learn today?’ or ‘What challenges did I face?’
Review journal entries weekly to identify patterns and growth.
Theme: Learn a new creative skill.
Goal: “I will take an online watercolour painting course and complete one painting per month.”
Action Steps:
Enrol in a beginner-friendly course on watercolour painting.
Allocate two hours each weekend for practice.
Share my monthly painting with a supportive group or mentor for feedback.
3. Contribution & Service
Theme: Make a positive environmental impact.
Goal: “I will volunteer with a local organization to plant 50 trees over the next year.”
Action Steps:
Research local environmental groups and sign up for a tree-planting event.
Dedicate one Saturday each month to volunteering.
Document progress and invite friends to join future events.
Theme: Support underserved communities.
Goal: “I will mentor one high school student in my area to help them prepare for college.”
Action Steps:
Partner with a local school or mentoring program.
Schedule biweekly meetings with the student.
Assist with college applications, essays, and scholarship searches.
4. Meaningful Work
Theme: Align work with my passions.
Goal: “I will explore career opportunities in sustainable fashion by conducting informational interviews with industry professionals.”
Action Steps:
Identify three professionals in sustainable fashion on LinkedIn.
Send personalized messages requesting a 20-minute call to learn about their experience.
Compile insights from the interviews to guide my next career steps.
Theme: Enhance professional skills.
Goal: “I will complete a certification course in data analysis within the next six months.”
Action Steps:
Research reputable online courses and enrol in one.
Dedicate three hours each week to completing modules and assignments.
Apply new skills to a small personal or professional project.
5. Health & Wellbeing
Theme: Improve physical fitness.
Goal: “I will train for and participate in a 5K run in the next four months.”
Action Steps:
Follow a beginner’s running plan, starting with three short runs per week.
Join a local running group for motivation and accountability.
Register for a local 5K race and track weekly progress.
Theme: Prioritize mental wellbeing.
Goal: “I will integrate mindfulness meditation into my daily routine.”
Action Steps:
Use a meditation app to guide 10-minute sessions each morning.
Create a calming space in my home for meditation practice.
Reflect on the impact of meditation weekly in a journal.
6. Spirituality & Transcendence
Theme: Deepen my spiritual connection.
Goal: “I will read one book on spirituality every two months and practice one principle from each book.”
Action Steps:
Create a list of books aligned with my spiritual interests.
Dedicate 30 minutes each evening to reading.
Journal weekly on how to incorporate a principle into daily life.
Theme: Explore nature as a spiritual practice.
Goal: “I will spend one hour in silent reflection in a natural setting each week.”
Action Steps:
Identify a local park or nature reserve as my reflection space.
Set a weekly calendar reminder for this practice.
Observe and journal about my experiences and insights.