How to Plan Your 2026: Goals, Themes, and Fresh Starts | Ep. 271

Ever wonder what happens AFTER someone sets their goals? Well, buckle up because I'm pulling back the curtain on how I'm planning 2026—the messy parts, the exciting parts, and everything in between!

In this episode, I'm sharing my complete goal-setting process, from the journaling I started back in October (yes, October!) to how I'm turning big dreams into actual calendar blocks. You'll hear about the weekend my husband and I spent mapping out our family goals, why I only set 8 goals a year, and the exact system I use to move from "wouldn't it be nice" to "this is actually happening."

Here's what we're covering:

• How to move goals from ideas to your actual calendar (this is where the magic happens!)
• My framework for choosing just 2 goals per quarter instead of overwhelming yourself with 12
• The difference between planning in your natural rhythms vs. fighting against them
• Why starting early doesn't mean having it all figured out (I'm still working on my word of the year!)

Plus, I'm announcing some BIG changes coming to Plan Goal Plan in 2026:

• Monthly themes for every episode (January is all about "Begin"!)
• More solo episodes where you get my unfiltered thoughts
• Guest episodes with major authors (January's guest is chef's kiss)
• New quarterly retreats and intimate group coaching cohorts

If you're a woman in a high-pressure job who wants to pursue bold goals without losing yourself—even when life feels banana pants—this episode is your permission slip to plan with intention AND lightness.

Ready to make 2026 your year? Let's do this together.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Sense the Possibilities Planner & Journal (20+ worksheets to help you connect with yourself before setting goals)
• Plan Goal Plan 2026 Weekly Planner
• Quarterly Plan Goal Plan Your Year Retreats (dates at plangoalplan.com/retreats)

Connect with me:

• Email: support@plangoalplan.com
• Facebook Group: Join Here
• Website: PlanGoalPlan.com
• LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-🗓️-b673334