63. Goal Setting and Planning for 2025 | Road of Life Podcast

Road of Life Podcast Episode 63

"The Road of Life Podcast" is back with an inspiring episode to help you close out 2024 with intention and step boldly into 2025. This week, we’re sharing a step-by-step process we've refined over the years to set meaningful goals, build momentum, and create a year you can be proud of.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• Reflection and Projection: How to leave behind the challenges of 2024 while carrying forward the lessons and wins.


• 4 Key Goal-Setting Categories: Personal, Professional, Health & Vitality, and Community—why balancing all four is crucial.


• The Power of a Word and a Song: How choosing a word and a song for the year can ground you, inspire you, and keep you on track.


• Writing a Letter From Your Future Self: A transformative exercise for clarity and motivation.

We also share personal stories about our own words, songs, and letters for the year—including how a hotel getaway unexpectedly improved our goal-setting process.

This episode is packed with tools and insights to help you:

• Set goals that are specific, balanced, and achievable.


• Shift your mindset for success in 2025.


• Learn how to embrace the lessons from unmet goals and turn them into growth opportunities.

Whether you're a seasoned goal-setter or just starting to dream about what’s possible, this episode will inspire you to take action.

What’s the one thing you’ll implement after listening?

Share this episode with a friend who’s ready to make 2025 their best year yet, and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram (@MeredithandCraig) for updates on our words and songs for the year.

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