Coping with Change Through Goals

Experiencing a layoff can lead individuals to a critical crossroads, prompting the need to reassess their life goals and direction. In light of this experience, the decision to participate in a trail race provides a structured way to regain a sense of control and purpose. By immersing oneself in training, it becomes possible to channel emotions productively, yet it raises the question of whether this focus on goals may also serve as an avoidance of deeper issues. This realization leads to explorations of what goals mean and whether they are pursued for the right reasons, inviting reflection about the intrinsic value of striving for personal fulfillment.