InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
November 6, 2025
The Pathway to Integrated Living
— Daily reminders for a conscious, connected life —

“The way you pursue your goals can be the difference between maintaining happiness or feeling stressed.” It’s “less the goal and more how you think about it.” Be “reflective rather than judgemental,” and “run your own race” with steps that keep you feeling “in control.”
The focus for today is:
Don’t compare yourself to others.
Today's message is inspired by Joanne Dickson.
“Setting small achievable goal steps or plans will help you reach your bigger goal and feel in control.” “Break goals up into small steps.” And “don’t put all your eggs in one goal basket.”
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Managing Anxiety Through Effective Goal Setting
Author: Joanne Dickson
A Reminder:
Don’t compare yourself to others.
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About the Author
Joanne Dickson is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Edith Cowan University.
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