Year-End Reset
The Magic Between the Years:
Where Your Best 2026 Ideas Are Hiding
We're officially in that strange, magical stretch of the year where nothing is urgent...and that's exactly why the best ideas start showing up.
You're taking a break. Stepping away from client projects. Letting your nervous system reset. And yet… your brain keeps gently asking: What's the one business goal I really want to hit in 2026? 🧐
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Not the Whole Plan. Just the Anchor Goal
Here's the thing about this in-between week: your brain is finally quiet enough to hear what really matters. Not the whole business strategy. Not the 47-step action plan. Just that one big, juicy goal that makes everything else click into place.
If you're a coach or service-based business owner who wants to honor the pause while making space for what's next, you're in the right place. We've got fun, low-pressure ways to think about 2026—and yes, you can do most of them without ever opening your laptop.
Because the best planning doesn't happen at your desk. It happens when you're relaxed, cozy, and not trying so hard.
Five Cozy Ways to Dream Up Your 2026 Vision
These aren't your typical business planning exercises. Think of them as gentle invitations to explore what wants to emerge in your next chapter—no pressure, no deadlines, just curiosity.
Scroll with Intention
Your social feeds, reimagined
Listen & Learn
Podcasts that expand your thinking
Daydream Your Week
What does your ideal look like?
Name Your ONE Goal
The thing that changes everything
Reflect Lightly
Awareness over execution
Strategy #1: Scroll with Intention (From the Couch) 📲
Open Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn—but this time, not to post. Just to observe. Give yourself permission to be a student instead of a content creator for a hot minute.
Who's doing interesting work in your space? What offers catch your attention? What makes you stop scrolling and think, "Ooh, I'd love to build something like that next year"?
Here's the fun part: Save anything that sparks curiosity to a folder called "2026 Ideas." No judgment. No overthinking. Just collect what calls to you.
You might notice patterns emerging. Maybe you're drawn to group programs. Or VIP intensives. Or a particular way someone talks about their work. These little breadcrumbs? They're showing you what wants to come alive in your business.

Pro tip: Notice what makes you feel excited vs. what makes you feel "should-y." The excitement is your compass. The should is just noise.
Audio Learning
Strategy #2: Binge Podcasts or Audiobooks That Expand Your Thinking 🎧
This is the perfect week to queue up episodes or books that stretch how you think about growth, leadership, money, or success. The kind of content that makes your brain wake up and say, "Wait, I never thought about it that way."
No note-taking required. Just listen while you walk, clean, cook, or rest. Let the ideas wash over you without the pressure to implement anything right this second.
Pay attention to what energizes you. What makes you pause the episode to text a friend? What concepts make you think, "I want more of THIS in 2026"? Those moments of recognition are gold—they're showing you the direction your business wants to grow.
Business Strategy
How do others approach scaling?
Mindset Shifts
What beliefs are ready to evolve?
Money Stories
How can you relate to wealth differently?
Leadership
What kind of CEO do you want to be?
Strategy #3: Daydream About Your Future Calendar 🗓️
Close your eyes for a second. Imagine this time next year—December 2026. You're looking back on a year that actually felt good. Not just successful on paper, but genuinely aligned with how you want to live.
What does your ideal week look like? Fewer clients? More creativity? Longer lunch breaks? A business that doesn't need you constantly online?
Open your Notes app (or grab that journal you've been meaning to use) and answer one simple question:
"If 2026 went really well, what would I be doing more of—and less of?"
Don't overthink it. This isn't about creating the perfect schedule—it's about getting clear on what actually fills your cup versus what drains it. Because here's the truth: you can't strategy your way into more energy. You have to design for it.
Strategy #4: Name the ONE Goal That Changes Everything 🎯
"More revenue" is vague. "More freedom" sounds nice but means nothing. What's the specific outcome that would make 2026 feel like a total win?
This is where most people get stuck—they want ALL the things. But here's what successful business owners know: clarity beats complexity every single time.
One Scalable Offer
A signature offer that replaces exhausting 1:1 work and gives you time back
Fully Booked DFY Service
A done-for-you service with automated systems that run smoothly
Repeatable Launch
A launch process that finally feels repeatable and doesn't require reinventing the wheel
Energy-First Schedule
A calendar that actually protects your energy instead of depleting it
Write it down. Don't figure it out yet. This is about naming what you want, not solving for how. The "how" comes later. Right now, you're just getting honest about what would genuinely move the needle.
Reflection Time
Strategy #5: Light Reflection, Not Heavy Planning 📝
This isn't the week for execution—it's the week for awareness. Big difference.
You're not building the business plan. You're not setting up systems. You're not launching anything. You're simply creating space for insights to bubble up naturally.
Grab a pen and paper (yes, analog is better for this) and gently explore these three questions:
  • What worked surprisingly great this year? Where did things flow easily?
  • What felt heavy but kept sticking around? What are you tolerating that you don't have to?
  • What am I ready to outgrow in 2026? What version of your business are you leaving behind?
The best ideas tend to surface when you're relaxed, cozy, and not trying so hard. So yes, pen and paper > spreadsheets right now. Give yourself permission to be messy. To not have all the answers. To just... wonder.

Remember: This reflection isn't about fixing anything. It's about noticing. Awareness is the first step to intentional change.
Your Next Level Doesn't Need Force—It Needs Space 🌟
Here's what nobody tells you about building a sustainable, profitable business: the breakthrough moments rarely happen when you're grinding.
They happen when you finally give yourself permission to pause. To rest. To let your nervous system settle enough that you can actually hear your own wisdom.
Space Creates Clarity
When you stop forcing, answers appear naturally
Rest Fuels Growth
Your best strategies emerge from a regulated nervous system
Pause Reveals Purpose
Stillness shows you what truly matters
So enjoy this pause. Truly. Savor the weird, in-between energy of this week. Because this isn't wasted time—this is exactly where your 2026 vision gets to breathe into existence.
You don't need to have it all figured out by January 1st. You just need to create enough space for the right goal to reveal itself. And then? Everything else becomes easier.
Ready to Turn These Ideas Into Your 2026 Reality?
You've given yourself space to dream, reflect, and clarify. Now it's time to take that gentle momentum and channel it into something tangible.
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The coaches and service providers who thrive in 2026 won't be the ones who worked the hardest during this holiday break. They'll be the ones who listened to their intuition, honored their vision, and took aligned action when the time was right.
That time? It's now.
Your next level is waiting. Not in the hustle. Not in the force. But in the space you've created to finally see it clearly. Let's make 2026 the year everything clicks. 🎯✨