What If You’re Not Done Yet? How to Reconnect with the Goals You Buried This Year
The Takeaways:
- Desires don’t disappear—they get buried.
You may have let go of something this year, but that doesn’t mean it stopped mattering.
- You don’t need more motivation—you need alignment.
Real momentum comes from rhythm, not hype.
- Keeping the want alive requires structure.
One habit, a clearer schedule, and better self-talk can reignite what feels lost.
- Don't start over—Get aligned.
The year isn’t over, and neither is your opportunity to finish strong.
We all do this one thing every year:
Give up on something.
We don’t always quit with a loud “I’m done.”
Sometimes we just set something aside “for now.”
Sometimes it gets buried under bills, logistics, disappointments, or the realities of keeping life afloat.
And sometimes, we stop chasing it not because we stopped wanting it—
But because we couldn’t figure out how to keep wanting it while surviving everything else.
And sometimes, giving up can be a good thing. According to this Psychology Today article, quitting the path you were on can sometimes unlock more clarity, freedom and alignment than persistence ever will.
But let’s be real. That dream?
That goal?
That part of you that used to feel alive at the thought of it?
It never fully left.
That thing you wanted at the beginning of the year?
You gave up on it, but it never gave up on you.
It’s still there.
Still whispering.
Still waiting.
Still yours if you’re willing to revisit it with honesty.
Honestly, there were things I said I wanted this year that didn’t happen.
Not because they weren’t real. But because:
One, I got in my head. I got caught in the cycle of “almost.”
Almost launched the next product.
Almost went all in on the podcast.
Almost gave myself permission to stop second-guessing what I know I’m called to do.
I told myself I was refining, but if I’m honest—I was hiding.
Trying to outthink the risk.
Trying to perfect something that needed to just be put into motion.
That pattern cost me time, traction, and clarity.
Second, I got hit with life happening and just being in survival mode.
No paycheck, bills piling up, responsibilities increasing, fear of failing or even worse, fear of not being worthy seemed to paralyze any forward motion.
That thing I wanted, sidelined.
But what I’ve learned in this end-of-year review is this:
What I still want hasn’t gone anywhere.
So, the question now is:
Am I finally willing to show up for it, this time?
Reconnect with the Goals You Dropped — and Finish the Year with Purpose
Here’s how to finish the year strong—without the burnout cycle.
If you’ve gotten this far, you’re probably feeling the same tension I am.
There’s something you still want too.
Something that mattered back in January—
but got dropped somewhere along the way.
Maybe it was a vision you had.
A shift you knew you needed.
A promise you made to yourself—but couldn’t quite keep.
So, what do you still want?
For me, it was freedom.
I started the year with good intentions and a plan that—at least in my head—would lead to the freedom of an abundant life.
Time freedom. Financial freedom. Purpose-aligned living on my terms.
But things didn’t go as planned.
- Yes, there was the expected layoff in February.
What I didn’t expect? Ongoing payments stretched over 8 months instead of a lump sum—delaying my next move.
- Yes, I launched my coaching practice.
What I didn’t consider? The backend systems it takes to turn this into sustainable revenue.
- Yes, I committed to weekly social content.
What I didn’t count on? The self-imposed pressure that led to burnout within three months.
- Yes, I grew spiritually—and was elevated in ministry.
What I didn’t anticipate? The level of time and leadership demand that followed.
That’s the honest audit. On paper? It might look like failure.
But this isn’t about dragging guilt into the final weeks of the year.
It’s about refocusing on that original desire, not with hype, but with clarity.
Because freedom is still the thing I want.
And I can’t move toward it with conviction if I keep questioning whether I’m worth it.
How to Keep Your Goals Alive Without Burnout (Even Now)
Hard truth:
Desire alone doesn’t sustain momentum.
Much like motivation doesn’t create results.
You need systems. You need discipline. You need consistency.
Especially when life is loud and pressure feels like your default setting.
Most of us know what we want.
We just don’t always know how to keep wanting it when:
- it stops feeling exciting…
- the progress slows down…
- or we start wondering if we’re too late, too tired, or too behind.
I felt all of that this year.
The pressure to keep performing.
The weight of responsibility.
The frustration of missteps.
The fear that maybe I was too old, too little, too late.
And just like that, the excitement of what I started in 2025
started feeling like a load I was no longer strong enough to carry.
But here’s what I’m learning:
The goal was never to hype myself into motion.
And I’ll be real. I did exactly that.
I hyped the version of me who could do it all.
Work in a bubble. Push through. Make it happen.
But that’s not sustainable.
The real goal is to build the kind of structure that keeps desire from drowning in distraction—so I can actually realize the outcomes I want.
Desire fades when it doesn’t have room to breathe.
When it’s buried under guilt, perfectionism, or a calendar full of things that don’t align.
I smothered my pursuit of freedom under to-do lists, overthinking, and the kind of daily chaos that never moved the needle.
But I still want that freedom.
And maybe you still want your thing too—whatever that is for you.
Here’s what I’ve come to understand:
- Ditch the motivation.
- Seek alignment.
- In your routines.
- In your focus.
- In your space.
- In your self-talk.
Keeping the want alive doesn’t mean chasing the same goal harder.
It means creating a rhythm that honors it.
That’s what we’ll look at next.
Build Daily Rhythms That Align with Your Purpose and Long-Term Goals
A Simple Guide to Building Daily Habits That Support Long-Term Goals
If your goal still matters, it deserves more than hype.
It deserves a rhythm. A structure. A real plan.
Alignment isn’t about doing everything “right.”
It’s about doing the right things regularly, in a way that reflects who you want to be, not just what you’re chasing.
Here are the 3 thing I’ve been doing (and what you can do too) to stay aligned without burning out:
1. Recommit to One Core Habit
Not five. Not a full routine overhaul.
One habit that keeps you grounded in the version of you that’s already in motion.
For me, it’s practicing this scripture:
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
~Matthew 6:33 NIV
So that means starting everyday with coffee, scripture and prayer.
And for those who are not spiritually inclined?
It’s also me in the gym 5 days a week.
For you: It might look different.
Journaling.
Walking for 30 mintues.
Cleaning your inbox.
Claiming one win a day.
The right daily habits for goal alignment don’t overwhelm you, they steady you. Start small. Stay grounded. And build from the inside out.
2. Redesign Your Week Around What You Say You Want
This one hit hard for me.
I said I wanted freedom, but my calendar said otherwise.
It was packed with noise, obligation, and mental clutter.
Look at your week and ask:
- Where do my priorities actually live?
- What drains me that I’m still saying yes to?
- What space can I reclaim—realistically?
Lay out the life you want to live. Minimize distractions.
3. Protect the Narrative
If your mind keeps rehearsing fear, comparison, or regret, you’re in sabotage.
Being in alignment includes your self-talk.
So I’ve started asking daily:
“What would the aligned version of me say to this?”
“Is this thought fueling me or fracturing me?”
Replace noise with truth.
Replace urgency with clarity.
Your mindset is part of the rhythm.
Bottom line:
Alignment isn’t a vibe. It’s a system.
And the more structured your rhythm, the less distracted you become by temporary emotions.
You don’t need to force the goal back to life.
You just need to shape your life so it makes space for the goal to breathe.
Final Word
I started this year with a clear desire: freedom.
Not just financially, but freedom to move in alignment with who I’m called to be.
And somewhere along the way, I started trading that desire for survival.
Overcommitment. Burnout. Delayed decisions.
The noise got louder, and the goal got buried.
But here’s what I’ve realized and maybe you’re realizing it too:
Just because something got lost doesn’t mean it’s gone.
If the desire is still there, you don’t need to force it back to life.
You need to create space for it to live again through alignment, through rhythm, through structure that honors what still matters.
That’s what this post has been about:
Not chasing more. Not finishing everything.
But finishing aligned, so you’re not starting 2026 from zero.
Part reflection, part year-end coaching strategy, this is me sharing what I’ve lived and what I guide clients through to finish aligned and focused.
If this resonated, and you know there’s more in you and you want a real reset before the new year. I’m here for you.
We’ll get honest about where you are and build a rhythm that actually works for you.
And if you’re ready to lock in your next step with purpose and a proven framework
10 spots. Five weeks. One goal: to help you move on what matters.
No BS. No hype. Just real talk and forward motion.
Spots close December 31.
Come get what you’ve been circling. Let’s finish this year in motion.
Live on Purpose. Lead with Clarity. Thrive by Design.
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