For years, I followed the traditional goal-writing routine, only to lose motivation weeks (sometimes days) into the year.

Eventually, I stopped making goals altogether because they felt pointless.

But without a plan, I felt scattered—unsure what to focus on or where to start.

That lack of direction overwhelmed me. I lost momentum toward personal growth, business goals, and overall fulfillment—and that didn’t sit right with me. I knew I wanted more.

What I needed was a process that worked for me.

If you’ve been thinking about launching your own business — stop waiting for “someday.” There will never be a perfect time to start your business.

Not when you have more savings. Not when the market “feels right.” Not when life finally slows down — because it never really does.

The truth? Clarity comes after action, not before it.

As we turn the calendar to February, it’s important to reflect on our achievements for January and continue to plan and adjust for the coming months.

This month, I’m sharing the first step of my three-step goal setting and action planning system in the hopes that you find comfort in knowing that growth and development are not one-size-fits-all and that it inspires you to make your own plan for success!

Have you ever turned over the calendar to January 1st and thought ‘I’m not ready!’?

Do you sit contemplating new year’s resolutions that you want and then rewrite them until they seem easier or more likely for you to achieve – by the end, you already feel defeated and your next thought is ‘why bother?!’.