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Do you do New Year's resolutions?

Published 6 months ago • 1 min read

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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:
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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.
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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!

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👉 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.

Want it?

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Want more on this topic?

Check out the latest episode from Work In Progress:
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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!
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Kat 🪴

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