Encouragementology
Kendell Boysen
Before You Set the Goal: Resetting the Story You’re Telling Yourself
Before You Set the Goal: Resetting the Story You’re Telling Yourself
Before You Set the Goal: Resetting the Story You’re Telling Yourself
Friday 26th December 2025
Discover how resetting your internal story can transform goal setting with insights from Kendell Boysen on Encouragementology.
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Episode Overview
- Pause to evaluate true desires versus perceived obligations.
- Embrace the confidence of a chocolate chip for self-acceptance.
- Shift from proving capability to honouring desire.
- Redefine success on your own terms.
- Adopt a sustainable approach to ambition.
"Just because I can, doesn't mean I should or have to."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Kendell Boysen, a professional life and recovery coach, takes you on a thought-provoking journey of self-reflection and empowerment. In this engaging episode of Encouragementology, Boysen challenges the traditional approach to goal setting by urging listeners to reset the internal story they tell themselves before setting any goals. She explores the importance of mindset, belief, and expectations, highlighting how these elements shape our approach to achieving goals.
Boysen shares her personal mantra, 'Just because I can, doesn't mean I should or have to,' encouraging a pause to evaluate true desires versus perceived obligations. She introduces the playful yet profound idea of having 'the confidence of a chocolate chip,' which embodies self-acceptance and confidence without needing universal approval. This episode delves into the difference between goals rooted in pressure versus those born from genuine desire.
Boysen draws from Carol Dweck's work on mindset and James Clear's insights on habits to illustrate how self-belief influences goal-setting behaviour. By shifting from proving capability to honouring desire, Boysen argues that individuals can expand their lives rather than feel confined by societal pressures. Through a series of reflective questions and personal anecdotes, Boysen empowers listeners to redefine success on their own terms and embrace a more sustainable approach to ambition.
So, are you ready to pause and ask yourself what truly matters before setting your next goal?