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
- Assess current focus
- Identify gaps
- Create balance
- Plan integration
Category Synergies
Examples:
- Exercise + Relationships = Group training
- Achievement + Impact = Meaningful projects
- Balance + Health = Sustainable practices
Review Process
Regular check of:
- Category balance
- Progress metrics
- Integration opportunities
- 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:
-
Foundation Phase
- Basic health practices
- Key relationships
- Core skills
-
Growth Phase
- Advanced capabilities
- Deeper connections
- Greater impact
-
Legacy Phase
- Lasting contribution
- System creation
- Knowledge transfer