This episode is for anyone trying to plan next year while still recovering from this one, especially if you’re a mom, juggling the holidays, work, kids at home, and that weird feeling of wanting to slow down but also not fall behind.

I’m talking about what this past year looked like for me (spoiler: my word of the year was “calm” and life had other plans), and how I’m using the end of the year to reset without doing the whole “new year, new me” thing. If you’re tired, stretched thin, or just feeling the emotional hangover of the holidays, you’re in good company.

I’ll walk you through how I actually plan my year vision board, how I choose my word of the year, the categories I use to make planning feel doable, and how to start small when you don’t have the energy for a full overhaul. Think of this as an honest check in for anyone who wants next year to feel better, steadier, and more intentional… without pretending motherhood and life aren’t happening at the same time.