I know it’s tempting to dive headfirst into the new year with a list of resolutions, goals, and plans that stretch as far as your imagination can go. But whoooaaa, let’s pump the brakes for a second. Before we start stacking up expectations, let’s take a moment to slow down, plan this thing out, and talk it through.
This year, I’m doing something *different* with my goals.
Now, usually, I have this loooong list of things I want to accomplish, and I try to tackle them all at once. While I might check a few off the list, I’m rarely successful with all of them. You know why? Because I’m out here trying to juggle everything, and inevitably, something (or a lot of things) ends up slipping through the cracks. 😩
Let’s be real: many of us think we’re great multitaskers, but let me free you up real quick—we’re not. What we call multitasking is really just shifting quickly between multiple tasks, and it’s not as productive as we’d like to think.
So, what’s the plan this year?
Enter the 4 by 4 Method—a game-changer my mentor introduced to me. It’s a simple, structured way to focus on your goals without feeling overwhelmed.
Here’s how it works:
– You focus on 4 goals for 90 days at a time.
– That’s 16 goals total for the year—4 goals each quarter.
– Each goal falls into one of these categories:
1. Emotionally/Spiritually
2. Financially
3. Relationally
4. Physically
But here’s the key: only one goal per category at a time.
Each goal includes actionable tasks, reminders, and regular progress check-ins (weekly or monthly). And if you don’t complete a goal during one quarter, you simply roll it over to the next quarter, replacing the completed goals with new ones. No stress, no guilt—just steady progress.
What makes this year different*?
We all know how easy it is to start strong and then fall off, right? 🙃 That’s where another critical piece comes in: a strong WHY.
My mentor always says, “If your why doesn’t make you cry, the price of commitment will always be too high.” That hit me like a ton of bricks because, honestly, motivation isn’t always there. But a solid why? That’ll keep you anchored.
For me, the difference between success and failure isn’t whether I get tired or lose focus—it’s how quickly I recover and how deeply I connect with my why.
So, what about you? What are you working on this year? Do you have a strong enough why to keep you going when the excitement fades? And hey, would you consider trying the 4 by 4 goal method?
Drop your thoughts below—I’d love to hear from you! Let’s make this year intentional, impactful, and full of wins. 💪✨
Blog from Last Week: Start Today