Your Goals Aren’t Too Big. You’re Just Setting Them From The Wrong Energy
By Katie Joy, The Global Butterfly

Do you ever feel guilty for wanting more?
Like maybe your dreams are just too much?
Or maybe you keep setting goals, but no matter how hard you try, you end up falling off track?

You’re not alone.
And here’s the truth:
Your goals aren’t too big — you’re just setting them from the wrong energy.

Why You Keep Falling Off Track

We live in a world that’s always telling us to “dream big” and “think bigger.”
But what if the problem isn’t the size of your dream?
What if it’s the energy from which you’re creating those dreams?

If you’re feeling disconnected from your goals, chances are they’re being set from one of these places:

1. Ego-Driven Goals:

   • Goals that are about proving something to others or yourself.

   • Often rooted in comparison, validation, or fear of being left behind.

   • Example: Wanting to hit a certain income just because someone else did.

2. Society-Imposed Goals:

   • Goals that you think you should have because they fit a certain narrative.

   • Often tied to cultural expectations or “successful” standards.

   • Example: Climbing the corporate ladder because that’s what success looks like.

3. Misaligned Goals:

   • Goals that sound good on paper but don’t truly resonate with your soul.

   • You’re chasing them because they seem logical or impressive.

   • Example: Pursuing a project because it’s trendy, not because it lights you up.

The problem?
These goals may look ambitious and impressive, but they lack heart-centred alignment.
And when a goal isn’t aligned with your soul’s truth — it feels like pushing a boulder uphill.

The Real Reason Your Goals Feel Heavy

You might set a goal with excitement, but then the energy starts to shift:

• You lose motivation.

• You feel overwhelmed.

• You start questioning why you even wanted it in the first place.

When this happens, it’s not because you lack willpower or discipline.
It’s because your energy and intention behind the goal were never truly aligned.

What Soul-Aligned Goals Feel Like

Imagine setting a goal that feels like flow instead of force.
One that lights you up, even on the hard days.
One that aligns with your values, desires, and unique path.

That’s the magic of Soul Goal Mapping — it’s about uncovering the truth behind why you want something, not just what you want.
It’s about feeling pulled by purpose rather than pushed by pressure.

3 Signs Your Goal Is Soul-Aligned:

1. It Feels Expansive:

   • When you think about it, your body relaxes.

   • Your heart feels lighter, not burdened.

2. It Aligns with Your Core Values:

   • You’re not doing it to prove something.

   • It’s in harmony with your deepest beliefs and desires.

3. It Ignites Your Joy:

   • You feel genuinely excited, even when challenges arise.

   • The process feels nourishing, not draining.

When you set goals from this place, the journey becomes just as rewarding as the destination.

The Problem with “Should” Goals

I’ve seen it so many times with clients — they set goals based on what they think they should do.
They should make more money.
They should work harder.
They should always be moving forward.

But goals rooted in “should” are exhausting.
They come from a place of lack, rather than a place of alignment.

If your goal doesn’t feel like it’s pulling you forward with joy and purpose, it’s time to ask:
“Am I doing this because it’s truly my heart’s desire — or because I think I’m supposed to?”

How to Set Soul-Aligned Goals

Setting goals from the heart means tuning in to your inner compass.
Here’s how:

1. Pause and Reflect:

   • Sit quietly and ask yourself, “What truly matters to me?”

   • Let go of what others expect and listen to your own heart.

2. Feel the Energy:

   • Does the goal feel expansive and exciting?

   • Or does it feel heavy and like a burden?

3. Check Your Why:

   • Is this goal rooted in love and growth?

   • Or is it driven by fear, comparison, or obligation?

4. Map It Out:

   • Break it down into small, aligned steps.

   • Allow yourself to feel joy in the journey, not just the end result.

Soul Goal Mapping: The Missing Piece

When I guide clients through the Soul Goal Mapping Challenge, it’s not just about setting goals — it’s about activating heart-centred intention.
We look at your vision from a place of truth and alignment — making sure the goals you set feel like an invitation from your soul rather than a task list from your mind.

This is where you stop forcing things to happen and start allowing your soul to pull you forward.

You Deserve to Want More

If you’ve been feeling guilty for dreaming big — let that go.
Wanting more doesn’t make you ungrateful or selfish.
It means you’re listening to your soul’s calling.

When you set goals from a place of alignment, they don’t feel like a burden.
They feel like a beautiful invitation to step into your next-level self.

✨ Ready to Set Goals That Light You Up?

If you’re tired of setting goals that feel forced or falling off track, it’s time to do things differently.
Join the Soul Goal Mapping Challenge — a transformational journey where you’ll learn to set goals that feel joyful, purposeful, and aligned with your soul.

👉 Join the waitlist now and be the first to know when doors open.
Click here to join →  www.theglobalbutterfly.com/soul-goal-mapping-challenge

Final Thoughts

Your goals aren’t too big.
They’re just waiting for you to align them with your heart’s truth.
It’s time to dream from the soul — and watch what happens when you do.

With love,
Katie Joy
The Global Butterfly 🦋