A system for clarity, consistency and momentum

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How to Think About Goals (This Matters)

Before we plan what, here’s the mindset shift:

Goals are direction. Systems are execution.

Goals answer:

“Where am I going?”

Systems answer:

“How do I show up when motivation disappears?”

So instead of:

• ❌ “I want to be more consistent”
• ✅ “I want a system that makes consistency inevitable”

This plan is built to:

• Reduce friction
• Remove decision fatigue
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STEP 1: Your Life Pillars (The Containers)

These are the big buckets your life naturally falls into.

Everything you plan should live inside one of these.

Your Core Pillars for 2026

1. Health & Energy – body, movement, sleep, nutrition, mental health
2. Family & Relationships – partner, child, friends, presence
3. Career & Craft – job, skills, learning, output
4. Creative Expression & Growth – content, journaling, reflection, learning
5. Life Operations – home, finances, systems, routines, logistics

If something doesn’t fit a pillar, it’s probably noise.

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STEP 2: Your 5 Roles in Life (Who You Are)

Roles help you plan identity-based goals, not just tasks.

Your 5 Roles

1. Self – your health, mindset, joy, energy
2. Partner / Parent – love, presence, support
3. Professional – employee, leader, learner
4. Creator / Builder – documenting, creating, expressing
5. Operator – the person who keeps life running smoothly

When planning, always ask:

“Which role does this serve?”

If a role is ignored long enough, life feels off.

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STEP 3: 12-Month Outlook (Big Picture Direction)

This is NOT a to-do list.

It’s a north star for each role.

Example Prompts (fill these in for yourself):

• Self: “By the end of 2026, I want to feel…”
• Partner/Parent: “I want to be remembered this year as…”
• Professional: “I want to be better at…”
• Creator: “I want to document…”
• Operator: “I want life to feel more…”

Limit each role to 1–2 sentences.

Clarity beats complexity.

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STEP 4: 6-Month Focus (January–June / July–December)

Now we zoom in.

Ask:

“If I did ONE thing well per role for the next 6 months, what would matter most?”

Example:

• Self: Build a movement habit that feels automatic
• Partner/Parent: Protect uninterrupted time together
• Professional: Strengthen one key skill
• Creator: Publish consistently without burnout
• Operator: Simplify daily logistics

These become your priority lanes.

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STEP 5: Monthly Intentions (Theme > Tasks)

Each month gets:

• 1 theme
• 3 focus areas max

Example:

Month Theme: Consistency over intensity

Focus Areas:

• Self → 3 workouts/week, not perfect workouts
• Creator → 1 long-form + repurposing
• Operator → Weekly reset ritual

If it doesn’t support the theme, it’s optional.

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STEP 6: Weekly Planning (The Bridge)

Weekly planning answers:

“What does progress look like this week?”

Weekly Questions:

• What does “showing up” look like in each role?
• What is the minimum effective effort?
• Where will friction show up?

Weekly Structure:

• 1–2 priorities per role
• Schedule first, then fill gaps
• Leave white space (future you will thank you) </aside>