009 | Goal Setting & Perseverance: The Winding Path to Success with Alayne Jorgensen

With a long-term goal, the path from Point A to Point B is rarely a straight line. Life happens along the way, turning that straight line into a winding path. Navigating the twists and turns requires determination, perseverance, and grit. But if you stay the course—no matter how tangled it becomes—you will eventually find success.

 

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE GOAL

 

In this interview, Alayne Jorgensen shares the unexpected surprises and challenges she faced on the road to earning her PhD. She speaks candidly about being a single parent, getting remarried, and battling postpartum depression—all while holding onto her educational dreams.

 

Alayne’s story demonstrates that, although life rarely goes according to plan, it’s still helpful to fix your eye on a specific goal and navigate in that direction.

 

LESSONS ALONG THE PATH

 

When it comes to goal setting, Alayne believes in having a clear goal with a flexible path. She also recommends traveling at your own pace, without comparing yourself to anyone else.

 

Alayne stresses the importance of relying on your village and surrounding yourself with supportive, encouraging voices. She also shares simple ways to practice self-care when your plate is already full.

 

 

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE

 

What it really looks like to juggle motherhood, work, and personal goals. Acting on intuition before you have everything figured out. Identifying what you truly want and letting go of distractions. A simple tool to help you push through when a goal feels tedious or discouraging.

 

 

SHOW NOTES

 

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MAY 2020 GIVEAWAY

 

Two ways to enter:

 

(1) Post a review to Apple Podcasts, and send a screenshot to @rachel_rebuilt on Instagram.

 

(2) If you don’t use Apple Podcasts, send a direct message to @rachel_rebuilt on Instagram. List the podcasting app you use, and tell me what you like about the podcast.

 

Two winners will be selected on June 1, 2020. One winner will receive a $30 gift certificate to Happy Beads; the other will receive a Fawny Pack from Fawn Design.