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

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