Let’s be honest for a second.
Most goal setting advice is either: wildly unrealistic (“just wake up at 5am!”), or so overcomplicated it feels like another job you didn’t apply for.
And if you’re a mum — especially a stay at home mum — the idea of setting perfect goals can feel exhausting before you’ve even started.
That’s exactly why we created this free goal setting worksheet.
It’s simple.
It’s printable.
And it’s designed to help you focus on one thing at a time, without pressure or guilt.
Why This Goal Setting Worksheet Is Different
You don’t need a 40-page planner or a colour-coded life overhaul. You need clarity — and a realistic way to move forward.
This worksheet helps you:
- Choose one thing you want to work on or improve
- Understand why that goal actually matters to you
- Think ahead about what might get in the way (because life happens)
- Break your goal down into small, doable actions
- Track progress without obsessing over perfection
No hustle culture.
No “new year, new you” nonsense.
Just practical, gentle structure.
Who This Printable Is For
This goal setting worksheet is ideal if you:
- Feel overwhelmed by too many goals
- Want something simple you can finish in one sitting
- Are trying to reset after a chaotic season
- Want to work on a personal goal without adding pressure
- Prefer pen and paper over apps you’ll forget about
It’s especially useful for busy mums who want progress without burnout.
How to Use the Goal Setting Worksheet
You don’t need to overthink this. Here’s how to get the most out of it:
1. Pick one goal
Not five. Not ten.
Just one thing you want to work on or get better at.
This could be:
- Your health
- Your finances
- Your mindset
- A habit you want to build
- Something you’ve been putting off
Small goals are still goals.
2. Write down why it matters
This is the part most people skip — and the part that actually keeps you going.
How will your life feel better if you work towards this?
3. Be honest about what might make it hard
Lack of time. Motivation dips. Other people’s needs.
Nothing is “wrong” with you for writing these down — it’s realistic planning, not negativity.
4. Decide how you’ll track progress
Progress doesn’t have to be dramatic.
It might look like:
- ticking off tasks
- weekly check-ins
- noticing small improvements
Consistency matters more than speed.
5. List small tasks
This is where the goal becomes doable.
Tiny steps > big intentions.
A Reminder You Might Need to Hear
At the bottom of the worksheet you’ll see this line:
“It’s okay if this goal changes. Trying matters.”
Because goals aren’t contracts. They’re guides.
And sometimes the biggest win is showing up again after you’ve fallen off track.
Download the Free Goal Setting Worksheet
You can download and print the worksheet below.
(Print it out, make a cuppa, and take 10 quiet minutes for yourself — you deserve that much.)
You don’t need to do everything.
You don’t need to do it perfectly.
And you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need a place to start.
This worksheet is that starting point.
Have your say!