# Goal Categories in MakeTimeFlow MakeTimeFlow uses two complementary frameworks for organizing your goals: ## 1. Flourishing Domains (for KPIs and Habits) The **6 Flourishing Domains** are based on positive psychology research and represent the key drivers of life satisfaction and wellbeing. Use these to: - Choose your **KPIs** (Key Performance Indicators) - select 3-5 metrics to track weekly - Design your **Habit Experiments** - choose 1-2 active experiments to try - Explore your **Flourishing Map** - assess where you are and where you want to be ## 2. Four-Way Wins (for Success Stories) Your **Success Stories** (quarterly and long-term goals) are organized by **four life domains**: - **Work** - Professional achievement and career - **Home** - Family and personal life - **Community** - Social contribution and service - **Self** - Health, growth, and personal development This framework, based on Stew Friedman's work, helps you create "four-way wins" where progress in one area supports the others. --- ## The Six Flourishing Domains These domains represent the key drivers of life satisfaction based on positive psychology research (PERMA+ model): ### Physical Health and Exercise Focus: Body vitality and wellness #### Key Aspects - Exercise routine - Nutrition habits - Sleep quality - Energy management #### Example Goals ``` Strength Training (Physical Health): Establish consistent routine baseline:30 goal:75 in 4 weeks Sleep Quality (Physical Health): Optimize sleep system baseline:40 goal:85 end of quarter ``` ### Positive Emotions Focus: Emotional wellbeing and resilience #### Key Aspects - Gratitude practice - Joy cultivation - Stress management - Emotional awareness #### Example Goals ``` Morning Gratitude (Positive Emotions): Build daily practice baseline:25 goal:70 in 3 weeks Stress Resilience (Positive Emotions): Develop coping strategies baseline:40 goal:80 Q2 ``` ### Engagement and Flow Focus: Deep involvement and optimal experience #### Key Aspects - Deep work - Skill challenge - Focus management - Peak experiences #### Example Goals ``` Deep Work (Engagement): Create flow state routine baseline:35 goal:80 in 4 weeks Skill Development (Engagement): Master new technique baseline:30 goal:75 end of quarter ``` ### Relationships Focus: Meaningful connections #### Key Aspects - Family bonds - Friend connections - Professional networks - Community ties #### Example Goals ``` Family Time (Relationships): Create quality evening routine baseline:40 goal:85 in 4 weeks Network Building (Relationships): Develop professional community baseline:30 goal:75 Q2 ``` ### Meaning and Purpose Focus: Life significance and direction #### Key Aspects - Value alignment - Legacy creation - Impact focus - Personal mission #### Example Goals ``` Life Purpose (Meaning): Define and act on mission baseline:35 goal:90 in 5 years Value Creation (Meaning): Launch impact project baseline:25 goal:75 end of quarter ``` ### Achievement Focus: Accomplishing meaningful goals #### Key Aspects - Skill mastery - Project completion - Personal growth - Professional development #### Example Goals ``` Career Growth (Achievement): Develop leadership skills baseline:40 goal:85 in 5 years Project Success (Achievement): Complete major initiative baseline:50 goal:90 end of quarter ``` ## Integration Strategies ### Balancing Categories 1. Assess current focus 2. Identify gaps 3. Create balance 4. Plan integration ### Category Synergies Examples: - Exercise + Relationships = Group training - Achievement + Impact = Meaningful projects - Balance + Health = Sustainable practices ### Review Process Regular check of: 1. Category balance 2. Progress metrics 3. Integration opportunities 4. Adjustment needs ## Advanced Applications ### Category Combinations Creating powerful goals through combination: ``` Health + Relationships: Family fitness routine Achievement + Impact: Social enterprise project Balance + Purpose: Integrated life design ``` ### Long-term Planning Building across categories: 1. **Foundation Phase** - Basic health practices - Key relationships - Core skills 2. **Growth Phase** - Advanced capabilities - Deeper connections - Greater impact 3. **Legacy Phase** - Lasting contribution - System creation - Knowledge transfer --- [[Goals|Back to the Goals Guide]]