Every January, the internet explodes with planning tools, 90-day goal templates, and colour-coded calendars. It can feel like you’ve got to hit the ground running.
Most people don’t start the year with real clarity… they start with pressure.
Pressure to make decisions, set goals, pick a direction – even if you’ve barely caught your breath after a full-on December. Resolutions? They often feel like a setup for failure. So, you either avoid them altogether… or dive in without checking what you actually want. That’s how you end up chasing goals that look good on paper but feel slightly off in real life.
Without taking a step back to really picture what you want, even the best intentions can lead you in the wrong direction.
This year, do it differently.
Before you start planning, take ten minutes to check in with yourself.
Tune out the noise, the pressure, the “shoulds” – and ask: what do I actually want?
Take ten minutes with the Future You Visualisation – a short, powerful audio to help you step back, zoom out and reconnect with what really matters.
Not in a vague, daydreamy kind of way.
In a grounded, focused, deeply honest way.
Because when you picture yourself on New Year’s Eve 2026, looking back at everything you’ve done… What do you want to see? What do you want to feel proud of? Relieved by? Energised from?
Future You already knows.
They’ve lived the version of this year you actually want… the one where you backed yourself, set boundaries, and stopped wasting energy on things that don’t matter.
Tapping into that version of you, even just ten minutes, changes everything.
When you’ve pictured what your best year really looks like, it becomes easier to:
- Set intentions that feel right
- Say yes (and no) with confidence
- Make decisions that move you forward
- Set goals to achieve your vision
Most people skip this step. They rush into action without pausing to check the direction. They build detailed plans on foundations that don’t feel solid. Then wonder why it all fizzles by February.
You don’t need to follow the crowd.
You’re pressing pause. Not because you’re stuck… but because you’re being intentional.
If you’re not quite ready to plan or want to ease in with more clarity and calm – this is where to start.
Reconnect with the bigger picture first… then set goals that move you towards it, step by step.
Ready to start the year with more intention and less noise?
Hit play on the Future You Visualisation and give yourself ten minutes to breathe, reflect, and begin on your terms. Click here to listen.
Future You will thank you for it.
Hi, I’m Leanne
A career change & business strategist and mentor, with 30 years global corporate experience. I’ll help you get clear on what you want, build the confidence to go after it, and create career assets that actually work – from standout CVs to a LinkedIn profile that gets you seen. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just unsure what’s next, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and direction.
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