The Art of Changing Your Mind: When Goals Evolve

There was a time when I painted. Not for anyone, not for a gallery, just for myself. I’d start with a grand vision—a surreal goddess framed by a galaxy, the perspective of looking at the womb from within translated on the canvas by intuitive textures, eyes or faces as landscapes that knew something I didn’t. And sometimes, somewhere in the middle of this creative and cathartic process, I’d realised: something wasn't right, this wasn’t the painting I wanted as a finished result.

Similarly, in life, I've had this moments too, when I am in so deep in a situation and then I realise I have changed my mind. I used to resist these shifts, gripping onto my original idea as if it were the only truth. But art, much like life, doesn’t work that way.

The Big Shapes Matter More Than the Details

Goals are like paintings. We start with an idea, a feeling, a destination. But as we move, as we grow, we see things differently. The details—the job title, the city, the exact how of it all—might shift. And that’s okay. What matters is the essence, the big shapes, the core of what you’re reaching for.

Maybe you once dreamed of a corporate career, but now your heart leans towards something softer, more creative. Maybe love looked one way when you were younger, but now it feels different, more real. Maybe the book you set out to write turned into something unexpected, yet somehow, exactly right.

Changing Your Mind Is Not Failure—It’s Wisdom

1. Listen to the Feeling – If a goal starts feeling heavy, forced, or misaligned, pause. Is it resistance or redirection?

2. Stay Open to New Possibilities – Sometimes, what we thought was the destination was just a stepping stone.

3. Honor the Evolution – You’re allowed to outgrow dreams. Growth is not betrayal; it’s transformation.

   
   

Gratitude: The Anchor in Change

When everything feels uncertain, gratitude can keep you focused on what matters the most: the present moment. It reminds us that even if the details shift, there is beauty in the process, in the brushstrokes of becoming.

That’s why I created this gratitude journal—a space to reflect, to realign, and to appreciate the journey, even when the map changes.

(Available in spanish too)

After finishing reading this blog, I want to invite you to think,

When changing your mind turned into something even better than your original idea?

Carla Carolina Watson, is a trauma informed accredited Life Coach, Neurolinguistic Programming & EFT practitioner, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Breathwork and yoga teacher with a holistic somatic approach.

For the last 7 years she’s worked in the wellbeing industry providing safe spaces for people to let go what’s holding them back and focus their energy on what truly matters for them while embracing their most authentic balanced self.

Carla has worked in renowned wellness centres, yoga studios, 1:1 with individuals all over the world as well as facilitating wellbeing spaces for local businesses to support their teams.

Her unique approach gives her clients different options to explore what works best for their goals. Through her offerings you can choose to work on: Phobias & Fears, Self-Reflection, Emotional Resilience, Anger, Communication, Stress Management and more.

Since becoming a mother two years ago she has focused on creating healing spaces for women and mothers to explore the benefits of different nourishing somatic practices like Sound Baths, Therapeutic Singing & Writing, Women Circles, and Wellness workshops.

Her services are also available to curate private gatherings like: Mother Blessings, Purposeful Hen Parties, Festivals and more.

Get in touch for more information: carlacarolinacoach@gmail.com