In this episode, Angela Davies discusses how to intentionally design your year for 2025 by setting effective goals and incorporating mini adventures. She emphasizes the importance of writing down goals, planning quarterly experiences, and using methods like the Feel First and Backwards Design to ensure alignment with personal values and feelings. The conversation also highlights the significance of reflection and environmental cues in achieving success and maintaining motivation throughout the year.

Takeaways:

Choosing a year defining thing should be challenging and exciting.

Only 9% of people who set New Year's resolutions feel successful.

Writing down goals increases the likelihood of achievement by 42%.

Planning quarterly mini adventures adds excitement to the year.

Choosing a word for the year can serve as a guiding principle.

Reflecting on achievements is crucial for personal growth.

Scheduling a planning session on New Year's Day can set the tone for the year.

Identifying key career milestones helps in achieving professional goals.

Nurturing relationships is essential for personal development.

Building environmental cues can keep you aligned with your goals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Intentional Goal Setting

04:03 The Three Layer Approach to Goal Setting

09:10 Implementing the Feel First Method

11:02 Backwards Design for Achieving Goals

14:38 Building Environmental Cues for Success

15:16 Defining Your Year: The Year Defining Thing

20:17 Mini Adventures: Adding Fun and Meaning

23:15 Setting Yourself Up for Success: Tools and Techniques

25:20 Introduction to Work and Wellness

25:50 Building a Community for Success and Wellbeing