Goal Setting That Works When You Feel Overwhelmed and Stuck

Welcome to WiseGoals. If setting goals has ever felt overwhelming or hard to start, you’re in the right place.

• Do your goals leave you feeling anxious or overwhelmed instead of motivated?
• Do you feel pressure to achieve and wish there were a more enjoyable way to make progress?
• Do your goals feel like they aren't really yours—but goals you think you should have?

Here you'll find practical worksheets and evidence-based ideas from psychology, explained clearly. They're designed to help you get started, stay consistent, and keep moving toward goals that matter to you.

Hi, I’m James

I'm a psychologist and coach who uses evidence-based ideas from positive psychology to help people feel less overwhelmed and get unstuck.

When goal setting isn't working, there are always good and valid reasons.

The difficult feelings that emerge when you set goals often feel like the problem. In reality, they're often pointing the way forward. When acknowledged and understood, doubt becomes confidence, fear becomes courage, and denial becomes clarity.

• What's one positive change that would improve your life right now?
• What's one goal that keeps coming back to you?

Each of the pathways below has been designed to help you move a little closer to your goals.

What would you like to explore today?

Goal Setting Worksheets

Learn Goal Setting

Goals by Life Area

Thrive with Positive Psychology

New Year's Resolutions

Not sure where to start? Start here

If you're feeling overwhelmed, you don't have to have a perfect plan. I'm here to help you choose a step forward that feels right for you.

The Start Here guide will help you decide where to begin, whether that's learning something new, finding a worksheet, or setting a small goal you can actually achieve.

(Prefer to dive straight in? Explore the free worksheets)

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Everything on WiseGoals is built on evidence-based psychology and a commitment to helping people flourish. I'm proud to be part of professional organisations that share those values.