This is the last episode of this current series as will be taking a podcast break for the Summer. So thought it would be a great opportunity to talk about goals having just completed my recent photoshoot - a goal that was set over 16 weeks ago!Feel free to peruse the podcast content as there's a library of over 100 episodes spanning the topics of fitness, mindset and nutrition to choose from should you miss the weekly Thursday slot.Goals are what we wish to achieve; specific and measurable objectives. They can be focused on the short-term or the long-term, and can be personal or professional, but the common link is that goals are what we do (or wish to do).So I want to share a little about my photoshoot, my reasons and motivation and 6 further benefits of why you should set them!As author Tony Robbins states: “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.”1. Control/direction - It allows you to be proactive (not in auto pilot) to carve out the things you actually do want2. Progress/ Assessment - Setting goals allows you to evaluate your life.3. Focus. When you set your priorities, you can focus your attention on the things that align with your goal.4. Accountability not to others, but to yourself. Will you continue to show up for your future self?5. Inspiration/motivation - Know that all things are created twice: first in the mind, then in the physical world6. Happiness - When you set and achieve your goals, you increase your happiness and satisfaction in life..I hope this has been insightful if for any reason your focus has been diverted away from setting some this year. Remeber it's never too late to start!“You need a plan to build a house. To build a life, it is even more important to have a plan or goal.” — Zig ZiglarIf you enjoyed this episode or any of the previous ones from series 1 and 2 then please do share on social media and tag @natashabefit and I'll reshare! Also I'd be super grateful if you could rate and review on Apple itunes to help the show's reach, but you will also be doing a good deed to whoever you share it with!Thanks for all your support and look forward to chatting to you again in the Autumn.