836. How To Set Direction for 2026 Without Burning Out
Almost 30
Pattern Audit and Lessons from Repeating Themes
Lindsey prompts identifying recurring patterns, their protective roles, and lessons about capacity, limits, and values.
In this solo, Lindsey walks you through her process for truthfully reviewing the past year—ditching self-judgment, toxic positivity, and unrealistic resolutions. She drops some powerful journaling prompts to help you process the lessons learned as well as the patterns you’re ready to break.
Ahead, Lindsey reveals how she navigated challenging moments + unexpected transitions in 2025. Plus, she unpacks why we forget our wins, how to make your accomplishments visible (both inward + outward), and the science of emotional resilience for women in their 20s + 30s.
Lindsey also shares her favorite exercises for strengthening connections, confronting self-abandonment, and shifting from performance-driven goals to alignment-based living. Leave this episode with a fresh “north star” feeling for your life + a strategic plan rooted in self-worth.
We also talk about:
- How to write your personal “year in review” headline
- Using negativity bias + hedonic adaptation to reframe your reflections
- Real-life examples of setting boundaries + choosing yourself
- Health check-ins: sleep, food, stress + nervous system regulation
- Identifying which relationships need attention, repair, or appreciation
- Breaking unconscious patterns (+ why it’s NOT a character flaw)
- The “Two Truths + One Request” method for honest conversations
- Autonomy, integrity + living in full alignment with your values
- Using the science-backed WOOP method to overcome obstacles
- Therapy, calendar blocking + digital detox tips for overwhelmed women
Resources:
- Instagram: @lindseysimcik
- Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.
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