Chill & Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas How to set New Year goals that actually stick
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Jan 8, 2026 Kick off the year with a fresh perspective on goal setting that goes beyond the typical hustle culture. Discover how to set realistic goals at any time, not just in January. Embrace flexible formats like quarterly goals and choose a motivating theme for your year. Learn the importance of blocking out your calendar for personal time and refining your work rhythms for better wellbeing. Lastly, focus on safe upgrades instead of major overhauls, allowing for creativity and growth as you align your goals with how you want to feel.
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Start With Small Upgrades
- Download Denise Duffield-Thomas's free Money Goals and Upgrades workbook at denisedt.com/Jan to start goal-setting without pressure.
- Use small, safe upgrades like organizing finances or improving your workspace to shift money energy quickly.
Goals On Your Timeline
- You don't have to set yearly goals only in January; set them any time and consider quarterly goals.
- Goals don't need to follow SMART rules; choose formats that motivate you, like 'be, do, have' or feeling-based desires.
Block The Year Visually
- Use a year-at-a-glance wall planner to block non-negotiable dates like school holidays, launches, and events.
- Then mirror those blocks in your digital calendar so nothing gets scheduled during those times.
