This episode is all about something I see come up often for ambitious women and entrepreneurs: the tension between having a plan and staying flexible when life inevitably throws a curveball.
I absolutely believe in having a plan. It gives you clarity, direction, and helps build momentum. But what I don’t believe in is rigid planning that leaves you feeling behind, ashamed, or stuck the moment things don’t go exactly as expected. Life rarely follows a straight line, and that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.
I share my own experiences with setting goals, falling off track, and learning how to get back on track without spiraling into self-criticism. I share about why getting back on track is far more realistic than staying perfectly on track, and how flexibility actually makes your plans stronger, not weaker.
This episode is especially for you if you’re heading into a new year or new season of life and feeling pressure to do it “right.” Instead of waiting for the perfect moment, I invite you to focus on small, intentional actions you can start or continue right now. We also explore the importance of letting go of what no longer fits so you can create space for what truly aligns with your values.
If you’ve ever felt controlled by your plan instead of supported by it, this conversation will help you reframe planning as a tool for growth, confidence, and forward movement rather than a measuring stick for your worth.
Key Takeaways:
A plan is meant to support you, not control you. Your plan is a tool. You’re allowed to change it when your life, priorities, or energy change.
Getting back on track matters more than staying on track. Life will knock you off course. That’s normal. The skill is learning how to return without judgment or wasted emotional energy.
Flexibility is not failure, it’s necessary. Adjusting your plan doesn’t mean you lacked discipline. It means you’re paying attention and responding intentionally.
Small, consistent actions create real momentum. You don’t need a full life overhaul. Tiny, aligned steps taken regularly are incredibly powerful.
Letting go creates space for alignment. Releasing habits, goals, or commitments that no longer serve you opens the door for growth and opportunities that fit who you are now and who you’re becoming.
You are an active participant in your life design. Your future isn’t something that just happens to you. You get to choose, adjust, and intentionally shape it as you go.
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