Series Outline

Written By Brandy Sparkman

Series Overview

Each month will have a theme, and each week will tackle a specific aspect of that theme, complete with an actionable challenge.

Laying the Foundation

  • Week 1: Reflect on the Past Year – 3 Wins, 3 Lessons Learned (Posting 12/29/24)

  • Week 2: Create Your Vision Statement for the Year (Posting 1/5/25)

  • Week 3: Set SMART Goals for the Year (Posting 1/12/25)

  • Week 4: Break Down Your First Goal into Quarterly Milestones (Posting 1/19/25)

 

Turning Goals into Action

  • Week 5: Identify the Steps Needed to Achieve One Goal (Posting 1/26/25)

  • Week 6: Prioritize Tasks with a Timeline (Posting 2/2/25)

  • Week 7: Use Tools to Organize and Track Your Goals (Posting 2/9/25)

  • Week 8: Find and Commit to an Accountability Partner (Posting 2/16/25)

 

Building Momentum

  • Week 9: Create a Morning Routine to Stay Goal-Focused (Posting 2/23/25)

  • Week 10: Eliminate One Distraction Hindering Your Progress (Posting 3/2/25)

  • Week 11: Practice Visualization to Stay Motivated (Posting 3/9/25)

  • Week 12: Celebrate Small Wins and Track Progress (Posting 3/16/25)

 

Evaluate and Adjust

  • Week 13: Review Your Q1 Progress – What Worked, What Didn’t? (Posting 3/23/25)

  • Week 14: Adjust One Goal to Better Align with Your Current Needs (Posting 3/30/25)

  • Week 15: Create a Goal-Tracking System (Apps, Spreadsheets, or Journals) (Posting 4/6/25)

  • Week 16: Use Feedback from Q1 to Improve Q2 Planning (Posting 4/13/25)

 

Align Goals with Financial Data

  • Week 17: Analyze Your Profit and Loss Report (Posting 4/20/25)

  • Week 18: Identify One Financial Goal for the Year (Posting 4/27/25)

  • Week 19: Use QuickBooks Online to Track Goal Progress (Posting 5/4/25)

  • Week 20: Adjust Spending or Investments to Align with Your Goals (Posting 5/11/25)

 

Mid-Year Reset

  • Week 21: Reflect on the First Half of the Year – Wins and Challenges (Posting 5/18/25)

  • Week 22: Revisit Your Vision Statement – Is It Still Relevant? (Posting 5/25/25)

  • Week 23: Adjust Goals for the Second Half of the Year (Posting 6/1/25)

  • Week 24: Create an Action Plan for Q3 (Posting 6/8/25)

 

Time Management and Productivity

  • Week 25: Conduct a Time Audit for One Week (Posting 6/15/25)

  • Week 26: Use Time-Blocking to Prioritize Key Tasks (Posting 6/22/25)

  • Week 27: Delegate or Eliminate a Low-Value Task (Posting 6/29/25)

  • Week 28: Review How Time Changes Impacted Your Progress (Posting 7/6/25)

 

Staying Resilient

  • Week 29: Journal About a Setback and Your Lessons Learned (Posting 7/13/25)

  • Week 30: Create a List of Contingency Plans for Potential Challenges (Posting 7/20/25)

  • Week 31: Practice Gratitude to Stay Positive Amid Challenges (Posting 7/27/25)

  • Week 32: Recommit to One Goal You Have Neglected (Posting 8/3/25)

 

Accountability and Support

  • Week 33: Set Up Weekly Check-Ins with an Accountability Partner (Posting 8/10/25)

  • Week 34: Share Your Progress with Someone You Trust (Posting 8/17/25)

  • Week 35: Join or Form a Mastermind Group for Support (Posting 8/24/25)

  • Week 36: Review How Accountability Improved Your Focus (Posting 8/31/25)

 

Finishing Strong

  • Week 37: List All Remaining Goals and Prioritize Them for Q4 (Posting 9/7/25)

  • Week 38: Plan Your Holiday Season Around Your Goals (Posting 9/14/25)

  • Week 39: Focus on One High-Impact Goal for the Final Quarter (Posting 9/21/25)

  • Week 40: Prepare for Year-End Reporting and Financial Reviews (Posting 9/28/25)

 

Reflect and Plan Ahead

  • Week 41: Conduct a Year-End Review of Your Goals and Business (Posting 10/5/25)

  • Week 42: Identify 3 Key Lessons from the Year (Posting 10/12/25)

  • Week 43: Outline One Big Goal for the Coming Year (Posting 10/19/25)

  • Week 44: Draft a High-Level Strategy for 2026 (Posting 10/26/25)

 

Build Momentum for the New Year

  • Week 45: Declutter Your Workspace and Digital Tools (Posting 11/2/25)

  • Week 46: Establish New Habits to Support Next Year’s Goals (Posting 11/9/25)

  • Week 47: Prepare a Financial Checklist for January (Posting 11/16/25)

  • Week 48: Create a One-Page Plan for Next Year (Posting 11/23/25)

 

Wrap-Up

  • Week 49: Reflect on the Year’s Journey – How Far Have You Come? (Posting 11/30/25)

  • Week 50: Share Your Success Story or Milestones (Posting 12/7/25)

  • Week 51: Set Your Intentions for the First Month of Next Year (Posting 12/14/25)

  • Week 52: Celebrate Your Progress and Welcome the New Year (Posting 12/21/25)

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