If this year felt like a mix of ups, downs, and a whole lot of “I’m trying my best,” you’re in the right place. Today, we’re walking through a simple, high-level annual planning process to help you step into the new year with clarity—not chaos. You’ll hear practical prompts, faith-aligned encouragement, and the key areas to look at as you plan for a year that supports both your life and your business. And if you want the full breakdown with journal prompts, worksheets, and a 50-page quarterly planning guide, head to the blog. The link is waiting for you inside the show notes. Timestamps 00:00 A new year, ups and downs, and a reminder that the Lord’s plan is greater 00:40 Why annual planning matters for online entrepreneurs 01:02 Staying in CEO mode and keeping priorities front and center 01:47 Reflection: looking back before you plan ahead 02:18 Simple reflection questions you can use today 02:40 “No failure, only feedback”—how to use last year’s lessons 02:56 The Happiness Assessment: eight life and business categories 03:40 Understanding what’s working and where you need grace 03:58 Vision casting: dreaming about your next year 04:27 Who you want to become, what matters most, and your ideal schedule 04:50 Finding your word for the year 05:03 How Michele uses digital and desktop vision boards 05:22 High-level goal planning that aligns with your vision 05:40 Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies and how motivation works 05:58 Budgeting your time bank, pricing, and planning your launches 06:25 Making your business fit around your life—not the other way around 06:46 Why consistent long-form content matters for your yearly plan 06:58 How Michele’s repurposing services support your growth 07:10 One simple next step: head to the blog and download the free quarterly planner 07:25 Final encouragement and closing Links Mentioned Free Quarterly Planning Guide: https://misstask.com/free-planning-workbook Full Blog Post + All Journal Prompts https://misstask.com/your-new-year-annual-planning-blueprint/ Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies Quiz https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/ Michele’s Links: DFY Content Repurposing: https://misstask.com/content-repurposing-starter-pack FREE RESOURCE: Organic Content Creation Workflow and Content Organization https://misstask.com/content-creation-workflow Visit the website: https://misstask.com *Disclaimer: If you happen to purchase anything I recommend in this or any of my communications, it’s likely I'll receive some kind of affiliate compensation from these products that I use and love. Please do not feel obligated to purchase anything through my links.

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