When Does a Goal Stop Feeling Like Yours?

A goal can keep its familiar shape even after the life around it has changed. Continuing may honor something you still value—or simply follow a direction you chose a long time ago. The goal alone may not tell you which.

When you’re reconsidering a long-held goal, what helps you tell whether it still reflects your values? Is there a question, conversation, or small experiment that makes the distinction clearer without demanding an immediate decision?