37: Goal Setting in 2026: Do This Exercise to Actually Hit Your Goals This Year

Manifestation without a plan is just a wish. If you’re serious about your 2026 goal setting, especially as a UGC creator, this episode will help you turn big dreams into actionable steps you can actually follow through on.

If you’re someone who loves short-term wins but struggles with long-term planning (sameeee), this episode is for you. I’m sharing the goal-setting method I personally use to break big-picture dreams into quarterly milestones, weekly action steps, and realistic expectations, especially for UGC and content creators.

We’re talking about how to set goals that align with the life you actually want, not just what you think you should want.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why your 2026 goal setting should start with feelings, not numbers
• How to choose 3 core emotions to guide your goals (and avoid burnout)
• The 4 categories I use for intentional goal setting:
  Health, Wealth, Relationships, and Self
• How UGC fits into your wealth goals as a content creator
• Turning manifestation into strategy with quarterly milestones
• How to break big goals into small, doable action steps
• Why alignment matters more than hustle (especially for creators)
• How to reward yourself and stay motivated all year long

This is about taking your manifestations and giving them structure—so you don’t wake up next November wondering where the year went.

Whether your goal is to:

• Make consistent income with UGC
• Quit your job as a content creator
• Have a paid-for trip through brand deals
• Or simply create more ease and time freedom

This episode will help you map it out in a way that feels grounded and achievable.

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