When life or work no longer feels aligned, the instinct is often to fix it fast. We make a list. Set goals. Search for a clear plan. But in a life pivot — when you’re between identities, directions, or definitions of success — control can’t come from structure alone. It has to come from within.

Most goal setting advice assumes you know what you want and where you're going. But during a pivot, you often don’t. You're in between identities, in between chapters. You may be grieving old dreams, questioning your path, or simply out of sync with the goals you used to chase.