The key to enjoying your life is to do something that scares you.
Every. Single. Day.
Whether that is healing from past trauma through therapy or booking that solo trip to Thailand.
Life looks totally different when you finally step out of the comfort zone holding you back.
But I get it. Leaving your comfort zone can feel scary and overwhelming.
It’s one of the main reasons why we stay stuck.
We fear being judged, so we play it safe and hold ourselves back from what we truly want.
We fear financial instability, so we stay in a job that drains us.
We fear being on our ow,n so we settle for unhealthy relationships.
But once you ease the fear and embrace the unknown, you will grow so much as a person and thrive in ALL areas of your life. And most importantly, you’ll feel way happier and more fulfilled in everything you do.
Here are 51 ambitious goals to inspire you to achieve MORE than the norm.
Perks of setting goals that “scare” you
Setting goals is essential.
When you set goals, you have something to work towards. They give you direction so you can wake up each day with intention. But not all goals can provide you with a deep sense of fulfilment. That’s where ambitious goals come in.
Setting goals that scare you will help you grow so much as a person.
These goals will push you out of your comfort zone, making things way more exciting.
They also serve as a reminder that your life is about so much more than just your 9-to-5. It’s about discovering who you truly are away from daily responsibilities, aka getting to the core of who you really are inside.
When I set goals that push me out of my comfort zone, I also feel:
- Like I’m living a life authentic to what I want
- Excited by life every single day
- More confident in myself
- Accomplished and successful
- Inspired to keep going even when things get shit
- Mentally prepared to embrace new adventures and opportunities
- Clearer about what I truly want
- More fulfilled in everything from work to my relationships
51 goals to help you break free from your comfort zone
PSA: Life isn’t about living the same year 75 times.
It’s about discovering your true self and prioritising your dreams over what is expected of you.
Because guess what…
There are hundreds of goals you can choose to achieve that aren’t, “buy a house, get married or have kids.”
So don’t just settle for the most popular life goals. Give yourself permission to explore everything life has to offer. Things are far more exciting that way.
Here are 51 ambitious goals to help you break free from your comfort zone.
I encourage you to bookmark this page so you can refer back to it whenever you need to.
And just so we’re on the same page, this post is for inspiration only. I don’t expect you to achieve every single one of these goals. Choose 1-3 of the ones that align with you and your values the most. Or use them to inspire you to create your own.
It’s time to start dreaming BIG and create the life you can’t stop thinking about.
Adventure-based goals (that aren’t have kids)
- Climb to Everest Base Camp (or if you’re feeling brave, the summit)
- Go on an organised group trip
- Move abroad or to a new city
- Work remotely from Thailand (or another tropical location) for a month
- Learn something completely new like coding or surfing
- Buy a one-way ticket to a dream destination and go on a solo backpacking trip
- Do at least one skydive or bungee jump before you die
- Take a long road trip with no set destination
- Travel to a country where you don’t speak the language
- Do a Cheryl Strayed and hike the Pacific Crest Trail (or any other super long coastal walk)
Career-based goals
- Change your career to one that aligns more with your values
- Ask for the promotion you deserve
- Take a sabbatical
- Do a master’s in a subject you’re super passionate about
- Start a side hustle or passion project
- Quit your job and build your own business
- Apply for your dream role even if you feel unqualified for it
- Pitch a bold idea to your boss or manager
- Start a podcast or blog in a niche you’re super interested in
- Build your own YouTube channel and post a video every week
- Ask to work remotely for at least 3 months of the year
Financial-based goals (that aren’t buying a house)
- Ask for the pay raise you deserve
- Save $100 per week for at least a year
- Pay off all your debt by the end of next month
- Start building multiple income streams so you’re not just relying on your salary
- Enrol in a course focused on budgeting, investing or financial planning
- Invest in stocks, crypto or property and start growing your wealth
- Create a financial independence plan
- Make a plan to retire by 50
- Donate 10% of your income to causes you care about
- Give yourself 3 months to save up for your dream trip or safari
Health-based goals
- Read one non-fiction book per month
- Walk between 8000-10,000 steps a day for at least 90 days
- Commit to a 30-day fitness or lifestyle challenge
- Run a marathon in one of the major cities
- Train for and complete a Tough Mudder or boot camp challenge
- Join a group exercise class every month
- Complete a digital detox for one week (including your phone)
- Attend a silent meditation retreat for 10 days
- Become a certified yoga teacher or fitness instructor
- Start working with a health coach weekly to keep you accountable to go after your goals
- Go to a self-development talk at least twice a year
Relationship-based goals (that aren’t get married)
- Go on a solo date each week
- Reconnect with an old friend every 3 months
- Find a global pen-pal and write physical letters each month
- Practice active listening and only ask questions in your conversations
- Join a local club or Facebook group focused on a hobby or interest you’re passionate about
- Attend a social event or meet up alone each month
- Do some volunteer work every other week
- Host a monthly vision board party (or other self-development trend) for your friends
- Go to therapy and heal the relationship with yourself (or try journaling)
- Start working with a mindset coach weekly to keep you accountable to go after your goals
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Final thoughts
It goes without saying that these ambitious life goals are for inspiration only.
No blogger can tell you what to do. Likewise, don’t be influenced by what the social norms say you “should” be doing.
Set goals that come from the heart and align with your core values.
You can either add your own unique spin to the ideas above or adjust them to better suit you and your needs.
The areas I’ve listed are also not limited to just your career, finances, health and relationships. I chose these 5 categories because right now, they are what are most important to me.
So if they don’t align with you, come up with your own.
You can use these journal prompts to help you get even clearer on your life goals:
- What areas do I currently value most in life?
- What does success look like to me? What do I need to achieve to feel successful?
- Where do I want to be this time next year?
- What do I actually want to achieve in the next 5 years?
- When I think of future me, what do I envision? What would set my soul on fire?
Remember, you only get one life.
Don’t waste it on pleasing others and doing what is expected of you.
Create the life YOU want to live, and don’t let anyone stand in your way.
You’ve got this.
Thalia xx
