Do you do New Year's resolutions?


Hi Reader

Around this time of year there's a lot of pressure.

Pressure to finish the year strong, plan for next year and already start being the best version of yourself for 2025.

Here's 2 tips to make goal-setting a bit easier:

1. Choose a word, set an intention

Instead of listing 100 small goals, focus on one word or intention. eg. Balance, Growth, Adventure, Connection. This word become the 'why' behind every action you take.

2. Be Flexible

⁠⁠You can't predict or control everything, and thats ok. I plan my goals quarterly and review regularly. This allows me to adapt to whatever life throws my way and allow for failure, because as an entrepreneur its bound to happen a few times!

👉 Goal-setting isn't just about achieving something or ticking a box, its about becoming the person you are meant to be.


Want to easily set goals with intention?

I use a simple Notion sheet to set quarterly goals based on intention, and review based on my why.

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And finally...

I hope you are finishing off this year with all the peace and joy that you deserve. Give yourself a pat on the back - you deserve it 😊 🎉

Hit reply and let me know your intention for 2024 - I’d love to hear it.

Until next year!

Kat 🪴


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