In this episode of the Sweet Without Sugar podcast, Karine Parthenais introduces the Work Vacay framework, focusing on the importance of clarifying one's vision and aligning it with long-term goals. She emphasizes the difference between vision and goals, the significance of sustainable success, and the need to acknowledge the current season of life. Karine encourages listeners to visualize their vision in a way that resonates with them, whether through mind mapping or journaling, and highlights that growth in business can take many forms beyond just financial metrics. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to reflect on their vision and prepare for the next episode.

Takeaways

• Start the year aligned with your true goals.
• Vision and goals are not the same; understand the difference.
• Long-term thinking is crucial for sustainable success.
• Acknowledge the season of life you're in to avoid burnout.
• Visualize your vision in a way that works for you.
• Growth can be about personal development, not just numbers.
• Follow your intuition and do what feels right for you.
• Clarifying your vision is essential for future planning.
• Keep your vision accessible for motivation.
• Prepare for the next steps in your goal-setting journey.

Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.