If you've ever avoided goal setting in your art business because it felt overwhelming, uncomfortable or even pointless—you're not alone. In this episode, we explore why setting goals can feel scary, how to overcome those fears, and how the right approach to goal setting can actually help you find more freedom, not less.

Setting clear and meaningful goals helps define your version of success, not just in your art practice, but in your overall lifestyle. It’s about moving forward with intention—without falling into burnout or comparison traps. And we totally get it—we’ve both struggled with fear of failure, self-doubt, and "comparisonitis" too.

But here’s the good news: your goals don’t need to be perfect. They just need to be aligned with your values, your energy, and your long-term vision. In this episode, we share our own goal-setting journeys—plus a simple framework you can use to confidently set and pursue goals in your own art biz.

Tune in now to discover our process for goal setting that you can apply to your art business right now.

Watch the full episode on YouTube:
Why You’re Scared to Set Goals for Your Art Business – Step 4 of 5 – Ep 048

Setting goals for your art business will help you to define what success means to you both in relation to art business and the rest of your life. When done the right way, goal setting sets you up to achieve happiness, fulfilment and a sense of achievement so you are making the most out of life and living in alignment with your values.

Don’t forget to tune in to episode 40 which summarises the 5 ingredients to turn your hobby into an art business.

Hope that you enjoy this chat. We love hearing from our listeners, let us know what takeaways you have from this episode by sending us a DM over on Instagram.

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