We don’t want to burn out, nor do we want to stagnate. A re-considered approach can be the difference between more set backs and the breakthroughs you know are possible.
My 5 Step Year in Review and Goal Setting Process
Hello Beautiful,
As we approach the end of the year, many people like to reflect on all it has held and begin considering what they will prioritize in the year to come. We all seek a balance between growth and sustainable effort.
It’s not helpful to overcommit, then under perform, and feel like a failure…then repeat that each year. Ouch. It’s a familiar cycle for so many people but a repetition that diminishes self confidence and halts long term progress. We don’t want to burn out, nor do we want to stagnate. A re-considered approach can be the difference between more set backs and the breakthroughs you know are possible.
By being intentional in balancing reflection and well paced intervals of action and rest, we can do this!
Here is how I like to approach this with myself and my clients:
#1 Celebrate the last year’s growth
Begin by reflecting on the past year. Write out a list of accomplishments, breakthroughs, and shifts. It’s always amazing how much can transform in a year!
#2 Connect to God’s plan for the upcoming year as you journal
Take time to journal about what God is putting on your heart for the next year: a mix of hopes, travels, projects, and areas of desired growth and transformation.
#3 Revisit your notes weekly to refine them
This allows you to let things settle and see what holds weight over time. I suggest taking a month to do this; using each week as an opportunity to clarify what is in your heart for the year.
#4 Organize it all into categories and pick the top goals to focus on (3-5 goals you are going all in on)
Now is the time to organize the ideas into categories (health, relationships, home, spiritual, intellectual/education, etc). You can choose your top 3-5 to focus on (allowing the rest to be present but secondary).
#5 Look at your daily/weekly/monthly routines to see how you need to live differently, add or subtract, bring in outside support/collaboration, etc to LIVE those changes and priorities.
Allow several weeks to experiment, refine, and clarify what is doable and in what time frames. Understand what you can do alone and where you need to enlist assistance to get results.
Growth and transformation are some of the best parts of life. But, taking our heart’s budding dreams from ideation to reality can feel frustrating. Working your way through a system like this can make all the difference. I hope this serves you as an inspiration for whenever you are moved to do your annual vision refresh.
Cheering you on!
Rachel
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