The SIMPLEST Way to Set MEANINGFUL Monthly Goals

Time to set August goals! Are you tired of setting monthly goals that don’t stick—or that just add more pressure to your already full life? In this video, I’m sharing my real, reflective monthly goal setting process using the MakseLife system. This isn’t about the perfect goal list—it’s about meaningful progress, intentional choices, and goals that honor the season you're in. I'm walking you through my monthly reset routine.

In this video, you’ll see:
✅ A look back at my July goals (what worked and what didn’t)
✅ My monthly reflections and the key questions I ask before planning
✅ How I connect my August goals to my bigger quarterly vision
✅ A walkthrough of each life category—including personal, family, wellness, and more
✅ How I used ChatGPT to support clarity, creativity, and alignment in my planning

Whether you're using MakseLife, another goal planner, or just pen and paper, I hope this gives you ideas for building a goal setting routine that feels supportive and sustainable.

⏱ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
1:27 July Goals Recap
10:56 Monthly Reflections + Key Questions
19:26 August Monthly Goals Overview
20:56 Personal Goals
22:57 Fun & Recreation
24:31 Work & Learning
26:02 Family & Relationships
27:37 Health & Wellness
29:28 Spiritual & Personal Growth
31:30 Financial
32:25 Physical Environment

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