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2024 Reflections, 2025 Plans | Ep.196

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What went well in 2024, What Didn't, and Sneaky Plans for 2025
What worked in 2024? What didn’t? And what juicy goals am I setting for 2025? Let’s dive in!
In this episode, I’m walking you through my yearly review—what reflection revealed about my year and how it’s shaped my intentions for the next. From health wins like finally getting good sleep (thank you, magnesium and vitamin D!) to fitness growth and family mini-adventures, 2024 has been a year of progress and learning. But it hasn’t been without its challenges, like adjusting to a healthier body and refining financial habits.
As I look ahead to 2025, my theme is refinement. I’m taking the systems and habits I’ve built and fine-tuning them. From prioritizing one-on-one adventures with my kids to focusing on financial goals that pave the way for an exciting travel future, I’m ready to embrace the challenge.
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Let’s make 2025 a year of joy, rest, growth, and connection. Are you ready? Let’s do this!
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Year-End Reflection for Intentional Goals | Ep. 195

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Embrace the Power of Reflection
The end of the year is a perfect time to pause, reflect, and honor the journey you’ve been on. In this episode, I guide you through my personal year-end reflection process and share how intentional planning can set the stage for a year full of possibilities.
I introduce my RISE Ritual Method, a simple framework to help you build daily habits that align your goals with your values and vision. We’ll explore how reflection can be both cozy and clarifying, and I’ll offer practical tips for creating a container of support for your goals.
If you’ve ever struggled with goal setting, time management, or finding clarity amidst life’s chaos, this episode is here to help you slow down, reconnect, and move forward with purpose. Let’s dream, plan, and grow together!
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From Rapids to Realizations: How Trusting the Flow Can Transform Your Mindset and Goal Setting with Brian Curtis | Ep. 194

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Life often gives us turning points—some come as incredible opportunities, others arrive as explosions of grief or loss that shift everything we know. In this episode, I sit down with Brian Curtis to explore how a literal explosion became a catalyst for his growth and how whitewater rafting taught him the power of trusting the flow.
Brian shares how internal conflicts and disconnection from ourselves can create breakdowns in our lives and how reconnecting to our “heart space” is the key to finding peace, purpose, and direction. We also dive into the importance of creative expression, meditation, and the hard lesson of learning when to let go and when to hold on.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by life’s currents, stuck in your goals, or like you’re fighting against the flow—this conversation will inspire you to pause, trust, and realign. Let’s do this!
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Overwhelmed by Choices? Use Goal Setting to Reduce Procrastination and Make Decisions Easier | Ep. 193

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Do you ever feel like your love of learning turns into procrastination? I get it—I'm a professor, a teacher, and growth-minded to my core. But sometimes, all that learning keeps me from taking action or making decisions. I’ve realized that decision fatigue—that overwhelming mental drain from too many choices—can leave us stuck, impulsive, or scattered.
In this episode, I share how goal setting has been a game-changer for reducing decision fatigue in my life. When we set clear, intentional goals that align with our values, we eliminate the guesswork, prioritize what truly matters, and save energy for the things that deserve it. Clarity creates focus. Priorities simplify choices. And frameworks, like my “word of the year,” make decision-making faster and easier.
If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed by decisions, this episode is for you. Let’s simplify, get clear, and take action. You’re going to love this!
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Could Embracing Chaos Transform Your Relationship to Goal Setting? | Ep. 192

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This week, I’m diving into something unexpected: chaos. That’s right—chaos isn’t just something to avoid; it’s a powerful tool for growth and goal setting. Inspired by a brilliant article from Amy Kilgard at San Francisco State University and my own wild classroom experiences, I’m exploring how embracing chaos can transform how we plan, learn, and achieve. Whether it’s students role-playing family dinners in a “loud and boisterous” classroom or life throwing curveballs, chaos can spark adaptability, creativity, and resilience.
In this episode, I’ll share how chaos isn’t true randomness but “orderly disorder”—a bumpy unpaved road leading to unexpected insights. I’ll also discuss how to use chaos to rethink rigid planning, embrace unpredictability, and build flexibility into your 2024 goals. If you’re ready to shake up your planning process and make it more adventurous, this episode is for you. Let’s make chaos your co-pilot!
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Letting Go to Level Up: Break Free from the Sunk Cost Fallacy Before the New Year | Ep. 191

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Ever find yourself holding onto something just because you’ve already invested so much into it—whether it’s a project, habit, or even a relationship? That sneaky mindset is called the sunk cost fallacy, and it’s one of the biggest blocks to achieving true work-life balance. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how this belief might be keeping you stuck in routines, roles, or commitments that no longer serve your goals.
We’ll talk about how to recognize when it’s time to let go and explore three simple strategies to help you move forward: reframing letting go as a strength, anchoring decisions to your values, and starting small to build momentum. If you’re ready to release what’s not working and create space for what truly matters in 2025, this episode is for you. Let’s make bold, intentional choices together. Ready? Let’s do this!
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Empowering Women in Finance: Estate Planning, Generational Wealth, and Financial Independence with Chandra Ritter | Ep. 190

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In this episode, I sit down with Chandra Ritter, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, who specializes in empowering women to achieve their financial goals. Chandra shares her journey into financial advising and her passion for supporting women, especially through life transitions like divorce, widowhood, or major career changes.
We discuss the unique financial challenges women face, including societal norms, longevity, and the gender income gap, as well as the rising interest in generational wealth. Chandra offers actionable advice on estate planning, organizing accounts, and setting up essential documents like wills and powers of attorney. She emphasizes starting with a clear understanding of your financial goals, whether it’s charitable giving, investing, or ensuring long-term security.
If you're looking to solidify your financial foundation or begin your journey towards financial independence, this conversation is full of valuable insights for building a confident financial future.
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Five Ways Planning and Goal-Setting Transformed My Life (And How It Can Transform Yours) | Ep. 189

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Have you ever wondered how planning and goal-setting could truly change your life? In this episode, I’m sharing five powerful ways intentional planning has transformed mine. From making my days more delightful and my decisions simpler to deepening my relationships and aligning my work with my values, planning has helped me do less while feeling more fulfilled. I’ll also explore how these practices have strengthened my sense of self and helped me manage anxiety.
3 Key Takeaways:
Intentional Planning Creates Space for Delight: Planning isn’t just about getting things done—it’s about making room for joy, spontaneity, and personal growth. By setting goals that include fun and meaningful experiences, you can create a life that feels fulfilling and delightful.
Planning Simplifies Decisions and Reduces Stress: Regularly connecting with your values and priorities through planning helps you make thoughtful decisions more quickly. This reduces overwhelm and allows you to focus on what truly matters, whether it’s at work or at home.
Holistic Goal-Setting Deepens Self-Awareness: Through reflection and goal alignment, planning fosters a stronger sense of self. You’ll learn to navigate life with confidence, choosing paths that honor your needs and values while building richer relationships and a more balanced life.
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Giving Goals: Transform Your Year with Acts of Kindness, Service, and Generosity | Ep. 188

In this episode, I share a fresh perspective on goal-setting by exploring the concept of giving goals. Unlike traditional goals that focus on personal achievements, giving goals center on kindness, service, and generosity. Inspired by a conversation with my husband during our annual goal-setting tradition, we discuss how to prioritize selflessness and create a positive impact in our communities, families, and workplaces.
Discover practical ways to incorporate giving goals into every life domain—whether it's contributing to a loved one’s health, supporting your kids’ growth, or rallying for a cause you’re passionate about, like my husband’s inspiring backpack project. If typical goals leave you feeling stuck or selfish, this episode will energize you to dream big about offering your time, resources, and support to benefit others.
Tune in for actionable ideas, heartwarming inspiration, and a unique approach to making the upcoming year more meaningful through giving.
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How I Plan Goal Plan My Year | Ep. 187

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Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a cycle of planning without action? Today, I’m sharing my personal process to Plan Goal Plan my year—rooted in clarity, vision, and actionable steps. With the colder weather and the end of the year approaching, it's the perfect time to reflect, dream, and plan while sipping hot cocoa. I’ll guide you through building a compassionate yet ambitious framework for 2025, setting meaningful goals, and turning them into action plans.
I also introduce my new course, Plan Goal Plan Your Year, a resource designed to help you craft a year that aligns with your values and vision. Even if you don’t join, you’ll leave with tools to create a plan that’s flexible, supportive, and achievable. Ready to enter 2025 with focus and purpose? Let’s do this!
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