In this episode, Janeen Ippolito reflects on the challenges and expectations that come with the New Year, particularly for authors. She discusses the importance of evaluating one's progress and setting realistic goals, emphasizing the need for a personalized creative calendar that aligns with individual rhythms. Janeen also shares her strategies for streamlining content creation and managing social media presence, encouraging listeners to let go of unnecessary pressures and focus on what truly matters in their author journey.

takeaways

• The New Year can bring mixed feelings of accomplishment and disappointment.
• It's important to evaluate what truly matters in your author life.
• Creating a personalized creative calendar can alleviate pressure.
• Sometimes doing less can lead to greater productivity.
• Self-reflection is key to understanding your goals and ambitions.
• Letting go of certain expectations can be liberating.
• Consistency in content creation is more important than perfection.
• Social media presence should align with your personal goals.
• Don't be afraid to try new things, even if they didn't work before.
• Focus on what matters to you and your creative journey.

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