Want 2026 to Be Your Best Year Ever? You Have To Do This
Keep reading this post to learn:
What the Best Year Ever Workshop is and how to join (it’s free!)
The 6-step process I use for my annual Yearly Vision Meeting
How to reflect on 2025 before planning 2026
How to map out your Q1 intentions to create a strong start to 2026
What to Do to Have a Good 2026:
Okay, so if you want 2026 to be your best year ever, it starts now 👀
Not in January.
Not when your new planner arrives (although be sure to order that).
Not when you “finally feel ready.”
Right. Now.
And before you close the tab because life already feels full — let me assure you that this isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters — with clarity, peace, and purpose!
That’s why we’re kicking off the Best Year Ever Workshop — a free, three-part series designed to help you:
Reflect on the past year with honesty (and compassion)
Create a life-anchored vision for what’s next
Actually use your Peacefully Productive Planner® to support your goals and rhythms
Because when we build our years on intention, not autopilot, we create space for rest, joy, and meaningful progress. Ready to start? Let’s go!
How to Build Your 2026 Foundation
Let’s be so for real, you can’t map out dreamy goals or color-code your planner if you don’t know what you actually need in the season you’re in. Right?
That’s why the first step in the Hustle Sanely Planning System™ is all about reflecting and realigning.
Or, as I like to call it: having a Yearly Vision Meeting, and it’s where the planning starts.
Here’s how to do your own Yearly Vision Meeting:
Step 01: Reflect on the Past Year
Before you rush into resolutions or “new year, new me” energy, take a minute to look back.
Ask yourself:
What rhythms, routines, or goals worked for me in 2025?
Where did I feel off track, overwhelmed, or out of alignment?
What am I proud of? What did I learn?
Use the Peacefully Productive Planner® as your guide — it’s designed with reflection prompts built into every planning section to help you check in across your well-being, relationships, vocation, finances, and more!
This isn’t about judging yourself, it’s about learning from what was so you can create what will be.
Step 02: Reframe Your Mindset
The goals you set only matter if you believe you’re capable of showing up for them ☁️
I’d encourage you to pause and identify any limiting beliefs or mental blocks that kept you playing small this year. Then? Replace them.
Try:
“I have to do it all myself.” → “I’m allowed to ask for support.”
“I never stick with anything.” → “I’m learning to show up consistently, even when it’s hard.”
“I don’t know where to start.” → “I’m figuring it out one small step at a time.”
Mindset isn’t fluff, it’s actually foundational.
Step 03: Cast a Vision That Aligns with Your Season
Now it’s time to dream, but let’s keep it grounded.
Instead of chasing generic goals or filling your calendar just to feel “productive,” I’d invite you to create a vision for Q1 of 2026 that’s rooted in your current season of life.
That might mean:
Focusing on rest if you’ve been running on empty
Prioritizing connection if you’re craving more community
Leaning into growth if you’re ready for a fresh challenge
When your goals support your home, health, and heart, you’re way more likely to stick with them.
No one is grading your work. You’re the leading lady of your life. You’re not doing anything wrong, just get honest, stay intentional, and build your year with peace.
Ready to Design a Year That Feels Like You?
The Best Year Ever Workshop is your chance to get clear, grounded, and intentional before the ball drops.
This isn’t just another goal-setting session, it’s a cozy, encouraging, strategic space to:
Reflect on 2025
Cast your vision for 2026
Set up your planner with rhythms that support your well-being and goals
Here are some of the deets (but be sure to head to this page for all the goodness):
🗓️ Live on December 11 (with a replay!)
📓 Totally free to join
💫 Hosted by yours truly, your go-to gal for all things peacefully productive!
PS: Grab Your 2026 Peacefully Productive Planner® Before They’re Gone!
If you haven’t ordered yours yet, now’s the time! These planners are designed to support you through your Yearly Vision Meeting and beyond, with built-in check-ins and reflection tools for every season.
You don’t need a perfect plan to have your best year ever, you just need a plan that feels peaceful and aligned with your season.
I’m excited to build yours together 🥂🗓️☁️
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