As the year comes to a close, many of us feel the pull to plan, set goals, and “get ready” for what’s next... often without ever slowing down long enough to ask what we truly want.

In this episode, I’m sharing one of my highest-leverage recommendations for ending the year well: a simple mini retreat. Nothing fancy. Nothing expensive. Just a short, intentional pause that helps you step out of your daily noise, reconnect with what matters most, and gain clarity before the new year begins.

This is not about productivity for productivity’s sake. It’s about creating space — mentally and emotionally — so you can move forward with purpose instead of pressure.

In this episode, I talk about:

🔸 Why getting out of your normal environment is a powerful way to reset your thinking and access clarity

🔸 How changing location helps shift your brain out of task mode and into perspective mode

🔸 Why dreaming and noticing what comes up is more effective than forcing a rigid planning process

🔸 How to determine one non-negotiable goal that will serve as your anchor for the new year

🔸 Why focusing on one main goal does not mean you can’t make progress in other areas of your life

🔸 How reducing pressure across too many goals actually sets you up for more sustainable success

🔸 When and how to add strategy and mindset so your goal has real staying power

🔸 A simple year-in-review process you can use during your mini retreat (inspired by Tim Ferriss) to help you reflect on what worked and what didn’t

🔸 A clear, 15-minute goal-setting process that combines strategy and mindset for one meaningful goal

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by planning, unsure where to focus, or craving a calmer way to approach the new year, this episode will help you slow down, get clear, and choose direction without adding more to your plate.

Your invitation after listening: schedule your mini retreat, step away from your normal environment, give yourself permission to dream, and leave with one clear goal that feels aligned and grounded — so you can enter the new year with confidence and clarity. 🙌

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