Step 2
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering, 'I will try again tomorrow.'
Mary Anne Radmacher
Before diving into each of the Life Areas, take a step back and plan the next year at the most abstract level. In this section, you will complete the following:
In terms of the goals, you may want to circle back this section after having completed all the Life Areas.
What do you want to be like? The year of freedom, independence, creativity, discipline, or what not.
Rate each of the Life Areas on a scale from 1 to 7 in terms of their importance to you. Ideally, you should have 2-3 top areas that will be your focus for the next year.
Having defined your focus areas, take some time to reflect on the high-level questions below on the ideal future:
What would you like the next chapter of your story to be?
In this section you are prompted to fill in 1-5 major goals for the next year along with an associated system that will drive you towards that goal. Try to phrase the goals as SMART goals (or, at a minimum, avoid vague resolutions). You can also press pause to read more about language of Goals vs Systems.
Done is better than perfect
Sheryl Sandberg
In this section you should build on your notes from your review to structure some thoughts for the next year. How will you bring this Life Area to the next level? Remember which of your Life Areas were a priority - you can't do it all.
🌈 The ideal state / What do you want this area to be like?
🛤 Next steps / What are your next steps to bring you closer to your ideal state?
⏭ Quick wins / What are some "quick wins" that can help build momentum?
This could include activities that would quickly move you in the right direction and build some momentum for yourself. Quick wins are usually (but not always) also small wins, so don't expect too much.
Examples: Books you could read to better inform yourself; people to reach out to; 'frogs' to eat; things to write; and so on. They don't have to be huge victories, but quick & easy to get a move on.
To dive deeper into this topic, see the associated topic page: 🙏 Values & Purpose
Done is better than perfect
Sheryl Sandberg
In this section you should build on your notes from your review to structure some thoughts for the next year. How will you bring this Life Area to the next level? Remember which of your Life Areas were a priority - you can't do it all.
🌈 The ideal state / What do you want this area to be like?
🛤 Next steps / What are your next steps to bring you closer to your ideal state?
⏭ Quick wins / What are some "quick wins" that can help build momentum?
This could include activities that would quickly move you in the right direction and build some momentum for yourself. Quick wins are usually (but not always) also small wins, so don't expect too much.
Examples: Books you could read to better inform yourself; people to reach out to; 'frogs' to eat; things to write; and so on. They don't have to be huge victories, but quick & easy to get a move on.
To dive deeper into this topic, see the associated topic page: 🎗 Contribution & Impact
Done is better than perfect
Sheryl Sandberg
In this section you should build on your notes from your review to structure some thoughts for the next year. How will you bring this Life Area to the next level? Remember which of your Life Areas were a priority - you can't do it all.
🌈 The ideal state / What do you want this area to be like?
🛤 Next steps / What are your next steps to bring you closer to your ideal state?
⏭ Quick wins / What are some "quick wins" that can help build momentum?
This could include activities that would quickly move you in the right direction and build some momentum for yourself. Quick wins are usually (but not always) also small wins, so don't expect too much.
Examples: Books you could read to better inform yourself; people to reach out to; 'frogs' to eat; things to write; and so on. They don't have to be huge victories, but quick & easy to get a move on.
To dive deeper into this topic, see the associated topic page: 🏠 Location & Tangibles
Done is better than perfect
Sheryl Sandberg
In this section you should build on your notes from your review to structure some thoughts for the next year. How will you bring this Life Area to the next level? Remember which of your Life Areas were a priority - you can't do it all.
🌈 The ideal state / What do you want this area to be like?
🛤 Next steps / What are your next steps to bring you closer to your ideal state?
⏭ Quick wins / What are some "quick wins" that can help build momentum?
This could include activities that would quickly move you in the right direction and build some momentum for yourself. Quick wins are usually (but not always) also small wins, so don't expect too much.
Examples: Books you could read to better inform yourself; people to reach out to; 'frogs' to eat; things to write; and so on. They don't have to be huge victories, but quick & easy to get a move on.
To dive deeper into this topic, see the associated topic page: 💰 Finances & Money
Done is better than perfect
Sheryl Sandberg
In this section you should build on your notes from your review to structure some thoughts for the next year. How will you bring this Life Area to the next level? Remember which of your Life Areas were a priority - you can't do it all.
🌈 The ideal state / What do you want this area to be like?
🛤 Next steps / What are your next steps to bring you closer to your ideal state?
⏭ Quick wins / What are some "quick wins" that can help build momentum?
This could include activities that would quickly move you in the right direction and build some momentum for yourself. Quick wins are usually (but not always) also small wins, so don't expect too much.
Examples: Books you could read to better inform yourself; people to reach out to; 'frogs' to eat; things to write; and so on. They don't have to be huge victories, but quick & easy to get a move on.
To dive deeper into this topic, see the associated topic page: 🛠 Career & Work
Done is better than perfect
Sheryl Sandberg
In this section you should build on your notes from your review to structure some thoughts for the next year. How will you bring this Life Area to the next level? Remember which of your Life Areas were a priority - you can't do it all.
🌈 The ideal state / What do you want this area to be like?
🛤 Next steps / What are your next steps to bring you closer to your ideal state?
⏭ Quick wins / What are some "quick wins" that can help build momentum?
This could include activities that would quickly move you in the right direction and build some momentum for yourself. Quick wins are usually (but not always) also small wins, so don't expect too much.
Examples: Books you could read to better inform yourself; people to reach out to; 'frogs' to eat; things to write; and so on. They don't have to be huge victories, but quick & easy to get a move on.
To dive deeper into this topic, see the associated topic page: 💪 Health & Fitness
Done is better than perfect
Sheryl Sandberg
In this section you should build on your notes from your review to structure some thoughts for the next year. How will you bring this Life Area to the next level? Remember which of your Life Areas were a priority - you can't do it all.
🌈 The ideal state / What do you want this area to be like?
🛤 Next steps / What are your next steps to bring you closer to your ideal state?
⏭ Quick wins / What are some "quick wins" that can help build momentum?
This could include activities that would quickly move you in the right direction and build some momentum for yourself. Quick wins are usually (but not always) also small wins, so don't expect too much.
Examples: Books you could read to better inform yourself; people to reach out to; 'frogs' to eat; things to write; and so on. They don't have to be huge victories, but quick & easy to get a move on.
To dive deeper into this topic, see the associated topic page: 📚 Education & Skill Development
Done is better than perfect
Sheryl Sandberg
In this section you should build on your notes from your review to structure some thoughts for the next year. How will you bring this Life Area to the next level? Remember which of your Life Areas were a priority - you can't do it all.
🌈 The ideal state / What do you want this area to be like?
🛤 Next steps / What are your next steps to bring you closer to your ideal state?
⏭ Quick wins / What are some "quick wins" that can help build momentum?
This could include activities that would quickly move you in the right direction and build some momentum for yourself. Quick wins are usually (but not always) also small wins, so don't expect too much.
Examples: Books you could read to better inform yourself; people to reach out to; 'frogs' to eat; things to write; and so on. They don't have to be huge victories, but quick & easy to get a move on.
To dive deeper into this topic, see the associated topic page: 🤔 Character & Identity
Done is better than perfect
Sheryl Sandberg
In this section you should build on your notes from your review to structure some thoughts for the next year. How will you bring this Life Area to the next level? Remember which of your Life Areas were a priority - you can't do it all.
🌈 The ideal state / What do you want this area to be like?
🛤 Next steps / What are your next steps to bring you closer to your ideal state?
⏭ Quick wins / What are some "quick wins" that can help build momentum?
This could include activities that would quickly move you in the right direction and build some momentum for yourself. Quick wins are usually (but not always) also small wins, so don't expect too much.
Examples: Books you could read to better inform yourself; people to reach out to; 'frogs' to eat; things to write; and so on. They don't have to be huge victories, but quick & easy to get a move on.
To dive deeper into this topic, see the associated topic page: 🎭 Emotions & Mindfulness
Done is better than perfect
Sheryl Sandberg
In this section you should build on your notes from your review to structure some thoughts for the next year. How will you bring this Life Area to the next level? Remember which of your Life Areas were a priority - you can't do it all.
🌈 The ideal state / What do you want this area to be like?
🛤 Next steps / What are your next steps to bring you closer to your ideal state?
⏭ Quick wins / What are some "quick wins" that can help build momentum?
This could include activities that would quickly move you in the right direction and build some momentum for yourself. Quick wins are usually (but not always) also small wins, so don't expect too much.
Examples: Books you could read to better inform yourself; people to reach out to; 'frogs' to eat; things to write; and so on. They don't have to be huge victories, but quick & easy to get a move on.
To dive deeper into this topic, see the associated topic page: ⏱ Productivity & Organization
Done is better than perfect
Sheryl Sandberg
In this section you should build on your notes from your review to structure some thoughts for the next year. How will you bring this Life Area to the next level? Remember which of your Life Areas were a priority - you can't do it all.
🌈 The ideal state / What do you want this area to be like?
🛤 Next steps / What are your next steps to bring you closer to your ideal state?
⏭ Quick wins / What are some "quick wins" that can help build momentum?
This could include activities that would quickly move you in the right direction and build some momentum for yourself. Quick wins are usually (but not always) also small wins, so don't expect too much.
Examples: Books you could read to better inform yourself; people to reach out to; 'frogs' to eat; things to write; and so on. They don't have to be huge victories, but quick & easy to get a move on.
To dive deeper into this topic, see the associated topic page: 🎨 Adventure & Creativity