198: The 5-Minute Monthly Planning Ritual That Actually Works
- Author
- Cindy Gordon - Productivity and Business Coach for Female Entrepreneurs
- Published
- Mon 18 Aug 2025
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The 5-Minute Monthly Planning Ritual That Actually Works
Struggling to stick to monthly planning routines that actually work? Most entrepreneurs abandon their monthly plans by week two, leaving them feeling reactive and overwhelmed. In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon reveals her proven 5-minute monthly planning ritual that busy entrepreneurs actually maintain month after month.
Discover why elaborate monthly planning systems fail for entrepreneurs (and what works instead), learn the psychology behind sustainable planning habits versus overwhelming systems, and master the exact 5-step process that takes just 5 minutes but keeps you aligned all month long.
Perfect for overwhelmed female entrepreneurs and business owners who need a simple monthly planning routine that works with their dynamic schedules. This episode includes a free downloadable Monthly Planning Checklist that makes implementation effortless.
What You'll Learn:
- Why traditional monthly planning fails for entrepreneurs (hint: it's not designed for dynamic business realities)
- The 5-Minute Monthly Planning Ritual: Last Month's Wins, Priority Setting, Energy Check, Implementation Planning
- How to choose just 3 monthly priorities that actually move your business forward
- Why focusing on "next actions" eliminates decision fatigue and creates momentum
- Real client transformation: from overwhelming project-jumping to focused business growth
- How to make monthly planning a sustainable habit you'll actually stick to long-term
Stop abandoning your monthly plans by week two. Start using a planning ritual designed for real entrepreneurs with real lives. Download your free Monthly Planning Checklist and transform your business focus today.
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