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Dec 2024
16m 53s

THIS is the perfect time to plan your fu...

Erika Cramer
About this episode

Ready to step into 2025 with purpose and intention?

It's the holiday season, the end of year and THE perfect time (in my opinion) - to plan for your future!

This week, I’m diving into the power of using the end-of-year break to reflect, plan, and take control of your future. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a corporate go-getter, or someone with a big vision, this episode will inspire you to turn your downtime into an opportunity for transformation.

Let’s talk about how to close out 2024 intentionally, set the stage for your best year yet, and ensure you're not repeating the same patterns in 2025. It’s not about doing more or hustling harder—it’s about aligning your time and energy with what matters most to you.

This episode is a wake-up call to take charge of your life, create space for your dreams, and set yourself up for an unstoppable year ahead.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

The power of intentional breaks:

  • Why your holiday downtime is the perfect moment to reflect and plan.
  • How to avoid falling into the "burnout, break, repeat" cycle.

Reflection as a tool for growth:

  • Why reviewing 2024 is essential for creating meaningful goals for 2025.
  • What lessons, wins, and challenges taught you this year—and how to use them.

Intentional planning for 2025:

  • Tips on setting aside time to map out your big ideas and vision.
  • How to turn downtime into creative, innovative, and purposeful action.

Stepping into alignment:

  • How to avoid repeating the same mistakes and create a life that truly fulfils you.
  • Why taking ownership of your time and energy is critical to success.

Timestamps for Quick Navigation:

  • [0:00] Intro and a recap of recent episodes.
  • [3:15] Why the end of the year is a critical time for planning your future.
  • [7:45] How to reflect on 2024 and learn from the highs and lows.
  • [14:30] Turning your holiday downtime into creative momentum.
  • [20:00] Aligning your time and energy with your big vision.
  • [25:45] Avoiding the cycle of burnout and repetition in 2025.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

  • The Goals & Intentions Workbook for 2025 - A free, game-changing guide to reflect, align, and plan for your best year yet. Stay tuned for its release in the next episode!

👉🏽 Grab it here: https://erika-cramer.mykajabi.com/2025-goals

Love the Episode? Let’s Connect:

  • Share your reflections and plans for 2025! Tag me on Instagram @thequeenofconfidence and use the hashtag #TheConfidenceChronicles.
  • If this episode resonated, please leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts—it helps more people find the show.

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