A Simple Way to Reset for the New Year



Hi Reader!

Happy New Year's Eve!

Nothing beats the feeling of a brand new year. It’s a natural reset that gives you room to regroup, refocus, and set goals that actually fit your life. With a solid plan in place, you can hit January already moving in the right direction!


If you like keeping things simple and clear, the Goal Setting Worksheet walks you through each step of the process. You’ll write down what you want, break it into smaller actions, and map out when you’ll work on each part. It keeps you from creating goals that look great on paper but feel impossible to maintain.

It’s straightforward enough to finish in one sitting and detailed enough to give you direction for the entire year. Print a few copies and use one for personal goals and another for home or work goals.


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If you want something deeper than a worksheet, The 2026 Year of Intent gives you a full framework for planning your year with purpose. Instead of jumping into resolutions you forget by February, you’ll take time to figure out what you value most and build your goals around that.

It guides you through reflection, habit building, monthly check ins, and routines that actually support your life. This is the system I recommend when you want goals to feel meaningful, not rushed or unrealistic. It keeps you focused on the big picture while still giving you practical steps to follow all year long.


🌟 HOW TO SET INTENTIONAL GOALS

  • Reflect before you plan. Look back on the past year with honesty. What felt heavy. What brought peace. What created joy. These answers make your goals more grounded and realistic.
  • Choose goals that fit your life, not a perfect version of it. Small, sustainable steps always win. Pick goals you can return to on any day, not only when everything feels organized.
  • Keep your list short. A handful of clear goals feels manageable and easier to track. Place them where you see them often so you stay connected to them.
  • Review monthly instead of once a year. Check in at the start of each month. Adjust what you need to and celebrate the progress you have already made.ent here...

🖥️ SPREADSHEET SALE

Don't forget - If you want helpful tools for tracking habits, routines, budgets, or daily plans, all of my spreadsheets are 25% off through January 4th. No code needed!

  • Meal Planning Spreadsheets - Automatically plan meals, track ingredients, and get ahead of grocery shopping.
  • Budgeting Spreadsheets - Discover where your money is going and build a budget that actually works.
  • Habit Tracking Spreadsheets - Track daily, weekly, and monthly habits with summary tabs so you can see your progress all year.
  • To-Do List Spreadsheet - Turn your task list into a visual system that shows which areas of life need your focus.
  • Cleaning Schedule Spreadsheets - Keep up with cleaning routines without feeling like it’s taking over your day.

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