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How My Husband and I Kickstarted 2025 with a Visioning Session (+ How You Can Too!)

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As we step into a fresh new year, my husband and I decided to start 2025 with intention and clarity by doing a special New Year’s visioning session. It’s something we’ve done for years, and it has become a powerful way to align our goals, values, and dreams for the year ahead. I shared our […]

As we step into a fresh new year, my husband and I decided to start 2025 with intention and clarity by doing a special New Year’s visioning session. It’s something we’ve done for years, and it has become a powerful way to align our goals, values, and dreams for the year ahead. I shared our exact process on Instagram, but I wanted to make sure to break it down for you here too.

And if this resonates with you, I’ve got a special offer to help you go even deeper—my Design Your Dream Life Workshop is 88% off for the next few days. Let’s dive in!

Step 1: Rate Your Happiness in Key Life Areas

Start by rating your happiness in the following areas of life on a scale of 0–10:

✨ Career and Professional Success
✨ Financial Security and Freedom
✨ Relationships
✨ Health and Well-Being
✨ Lifestyle and Environment
✨ Personal Growth
✨ Legacy and Impact
✨ Spirituality and Meaning

Why it matters: This step provides clarity and a strong foundation for the rest of the exercise. Don’t fear the numbers—embrace them. Even if you’re not where you want to be, this is your starting point.

💡 Remember: Each area impacts the others, so improving in one can create positive ripple effects across your life.

Step 2: Reflect on Each Area

For each category, ask yourself:

  • What would improve my number?
  • What do I actually want?
  • What am I tolerating?
  • Who am I jealous of/who do I admire?

Why it matters: These questions cut through societal or outdated expectations to uncover what you truly desire. They’ll help you redefine success on your terms.

Step 3: Identify Your Limiting Beliefs

Ask yourself: What’s holding me back from moving towards my vision?

Why it matters: If you don’t believe something is possible, you won’t pursue it. Acknowledging fears and limiting beliefs allows you to reframe and overcome them.

💡 Tip: If you’re unsure what’s blocking you, move to Step 4—your fears will naturally emerge when you think about taking action.

Step 4: Take Aligned Action

What’s one action you can take to move toward your goals this year?

Why it matters: A vision without action is just a dream. Taking even small steps builds momentum and reveals the next ones. Plus, this is where doubts and fears surface, giving you an opportunity to work through them.

Step 5: Plan January (Not the Whole Year!)

Focus on the steps you’ll take in January for the areas where your happiness scores were lower.

Why it matters: Planning one month at a time keeps the process manageable and reduces overwhelm. With consistent action, your vision will unfold naturally throughout the year.

Bonus Tips for Success

✈️ Map Your Travel and Key Goals: My husband and I love to travel, so we always plan our trips for the year. We also schedule big personal or professional milestones, like launches or family goals.

💡 Share the Process: Doing this with a spouse, friend, or business partner adds accountability and can make the process even more fun.

Ready to Dive Deeper?

If you’re serious about creating your dream life, don’t miss the Design Your Dream Life Workshop—available now for 88% off. This workshop walks you step-by-step through the entire process to help you gain clarity, align your energy, and take inspired action.

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I can’t wait to hear what you uncover in this process! Whether it’s clarity on your biggest dreams, breakthroughs in your relationships, or a renewed sense of purpose, this exercise has the power to transform your year.

With love and belief in your dreams,

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