How to Be Successful with Your Habitat Goals
Episode 113
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Summary
When it comes to creating habitat, having a written set of goals can be extremely helpful in moving a task from the “I’ll get to it someday” category to the “I’m actually going to get this done” category. But all too often, those goals end up being forgotten or abandoned, which can leave us feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and defeated.
In this episode, I share how Anthony and I have experienced those same feelings because we’ve made the same goal-setting mistakes that everyone else makes. Then I’ll show you how I’ve overcome those mistakes and am now able to create realistic habitat goals that are much more likely to be successful and help me achieve our habitat dreams. I also tell you about a special event which will be starting on January 12, 2026.
3 things you’ll learn from this episode:
- Some common frustrations when it comes to creating habitat goals.
- Why so many of our habitat goals fail leaving us feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and defeated.
- How to set more realistic habitat goals which are much more likely to be successful.
Backyard Ecology™ resources:
Plan and Prioritize Your Habitat Projects for 2026!
January 12 – February 1, 2026
Join our Step by Step Habitat Challenge to set realistic goals and timelines that don’t leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out.
Step by Step Habitat Challenges use a series of short, easily achievable tasks or steps to create quick wins and build momentum as we walk step by step through the process of planning and prioritizing your habitat projects for this year.
And you won’t be alone as you go through the process. Step by Step Habitat Challenges take place within the Backyard Ecology™ Community. We’ll be there for you every step of the way. You’ll be able to ask questions, get help, and have discussions about the topic throughout the Challenge.
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Backyard Ecology™: Creating thriving backyard ecosystems that you can enjoy and be proud of
We created Backyard Ecology™ to help you confidently create pollinator and wildlife habitat that you can enjoy and be proud of. Because nature isn’t just “out there.” It’s all around us, including right outside our doors.
Our focus on the eastern U.S. means that the information we share is applicable to you and where you live. Join us as we ignite our curiosity and natural wonder, explore our yards and communities, and improve our local pollinator and wildlife habitat.
Backyard Ecology™’s Guiding Principles:
🦋 Curiosity: Nature is fun, interesting, and worth exploring. We will never know everything. Answers lead to more questions. That’s half the fun.
🦋 Balanced: You don’t have to choose. You can support nature AND have a beautiful property that you can enjoy and be proud of.
🦋 Science informed: Habitat creation and management should be based on the latest scientific research available. This is true regardless of whether you’re working in a small garden or on hundreds of acres.
🦋 Stewardship: Anyone can make a positive difference in the natural world and leave an ecological legacy on their property.
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