Inspirations: How David Renewed His Purpose

Dale Roberts
May 12
3 min read

Updated: Jun 25

This is David

David is 53. He’s worked hard. He raised kids, built a career, paid the mortgage, showed up. By many measures, he’s done well. But lately, life has started to feel quieter—and not in a peaceful way. His kids are older now. Work’s steadier, if less exciting. His days are full, but something feels like it’s missing. He’s not in crisis. He’s just ready to reconnect—with himself, with purpose, with possibility.

That’s when David started using Goalarama. Not to chase some midlife reinvention, but to reflect and refocus. He wanted to be more intentional with his time, and more honest about what matters now.

Here’s what that looked like across all areas of his life:

Career

Intention: To find meaning and legacy in his work.

Goals:

Tally Goal: Mentor two younger colleagues this quarter.
Skills Goal: Learn the basics of AI and automation in his industry.
Weekly Habit: Set aside one hour a week for “deep work” on projects that matter.

David doesn’t need a promotion. What he wants now is to pass something on, to stay relevant, and to do work that feels aligned with his values.

Family

Intention: To stay present and connected as roles shift.

Goals:

Monthly Habit: Host a family meal or outing, even just Sunday lunch.
Behaviour Goal: Practice listening fully without giving advice.

With grown or growing children, family looks different. David wants to adapt, not disconnect.

Love & Romance

Intention: To keep his relationship alive and evolving.

Goals:

Identity Goal: “Be a thoughtful and patient partner.”
Behaviour Goal: Say something appreciative every day.
Milestone Goal: Plan, book, and have a weekend getaway just for the two of us.

It’s easy to fall into routines. David’s using Goalarama to bring back attention and warmth in his marriage—not out of trouble, but out of care.

Health

Intention: To feel strong, mobile, and energized into his 60s and beyond. Goals:

Daily Habit: Walk 7,000 steps or stretch each day.
Tally Goal: Complete 20 strength workouts this quarter.

David isn’t chasing six-packs. He wants health that lasts—and energy that supports the life he wants to live.

Financial

Intention: To prepare wisely for the future while enjoying the present. Goals:

Yes/No Goal: Meet with a financial advisor and review retirement plans.
Simple Habit: Track discretionary spending and redirect £300 to a “joy fund.”
Yes/No Goal: Did I make conscious, rather than automatic, purchases over the Summer?

David isn’t just saving for later—he’s learning to spend with intention now, too.

Spirituality

Intention: To slow down and stay anchored.

Goals:

Weekly Habit: Sit in silent reflection for 10 minutes on Sunday mornings.
Freeform Goal: Regularly, read or reflect on a quote or passage that brings peace.
Identity Goal: “I am someone who makes space for what matters most.”

Spirituality for David is quiet but steady—a chance to come home to himself, beyond the noise.

Friends

Intention: To reconnect with the people who’ve shaped his life. Goals:

Tally Goal: Reconnect with 10 old friends over coffee, phone, or a walk.
Yes/No Goal: Did I reach out to someone—just because?
Behaviour Goal: Be the one who makes the plan.

Friendships sometimes fade through busyness. David is choosing to revive connection intentionally.

Community

Intention: To contribute without overcommitting. Goals:

Monthly Habit: Volunteer one Saturday a month with a local initiative.
Yes or No Goal: Join a local group aligned with his interests (e.g. books, environment, walking).

He’s not chasing status—he’s looking to plant good seeds, close to home.

A Season for Refining, Not Rushing

What David loves about GoalarMa is that it respects his pace. He doesn’t need a five-year plan. He needs space to think, tools to act, and permission to adjust.

He’s not reinventing himself—he’s simply realigning with what matters. With a little more clarity, a little more care, and a lot more presence.

Your Life, On Your Terms

Whether you’re in your 50s, or simply in a season of reflection, Goalarama helps you build momentum with meaning. Not by doing more—but by doing what matters. Because growth doesn’t stop with age. In fact, it gets better with wisdom