Episode 160 06/11/2026 [PLANNING] Making Invisible Work, Visible for More Effective Goal-Setting

Episode 160 06/11/2026 [PLANNING] Making Invisible Work, Visible for More Effective Goal-Setting

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June 11, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

This episode discusses recognizing and valuing the invisible work involved in achieving goals.

Many people use a planner or calendar simply as a collection of due dates. They write down when something has to be turned in or completed, but not all of the steps that it will take to accomplish that task. All of those steps are what I define as "invisible work". There is a broader definition of invisible work that I believe shares some components with my definition, however, it's more narrowly used to refer to the experience of moms and caregivers, which is work that is unseen or undervalued. I believe the connection between this definition and mine, is that a lot of people undervalue or take for granted, the many steps it takes to accomplish most tasks. In this episode, I talk about learning how to recognize the invisible work in your life in order to help yourself be more realistic and prepared for any goal you set for yourself. Hopefully this will also help you to recognize and appreciate the many unseen things that happen all around you, either by your coworkers, family members, or people who work for you, so that you can be a more effective and compassionate person to them. NEXT WEEK 06/18/2026 A Chat with My Girlfriends About How/Why We Prioritize an Annual…

Topics covered

  • goal-setting
  • invisible work
  • self-improvement
  • planning
  • appreciation

Keywords

  • planning
  • invisible work
  • goal-setting
  • self-improvement
  • appreciation

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