Every January, we see the same pattern.
New goals. New resolutions. Big plans…
…and by February, most of them fade.
The problem usually isn’t motivation or discipline.
It’s that we rush into goal setting without clarity.
Before you decide where you’re going in 2026, it’s worth taking a moment to look at what you’re bringing with you — and what you’re ready to leave behind.
Why Clarity Comes Before Goals
Most people set goals on top of a full plate.
Unfinished conversations.
Commitments that no longer make sense.
Habits that drain energy instead of creating it.
When those things go unaddressed, even the best goals struggle to stick.
Clarity creates space. Space creates focus. Focus creates momentum.
That’s the thinking behind our 2026 Clarity & Focus Worksheet.
A Simple Framework for a Stronger Year
This worksheet isn’t about building a perfect plan. It’s about slowing down just enough to be intentional.
It’s built around four simple ideas:
1. Decide What’s Worth Carrying Forward
Not everything from last year needs to be left behind.
The worksheet starts by identifying:
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What worked well in 2025
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Habits or boundaries worth protecting
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Areas where you want more consistency in 2026
This creates a foundation instead of a restart.
2. Let Go of What No Longer Serves You
Progress often comes from subtraction, not addition.
The worksheet prompts you to reflect on:
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Commitments you’ve outgrown
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Stressors you’ve tolerated too long
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Behaviors (yours or others’) that drain energy
Letting go creates room for better decisions.
3. Narrow Your Focus
Instead of ten goals, the worksheet asks for two:
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One personal priority
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One professional priority
This forces clarity and helps prevent distraction. A focused year is usually a successful one.
4. Create Momentum in the First 90 Days
Big plans fail without early action.
The final section helps you define:
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One action to take in January
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One relationship to invest in
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One decision you’ve been avoiding
Small, clear steps beat vague intentions every time.
How to Use the Worksheet
There’s no “right” way to complete it.
Some people finish it in 15 minutes. Others take longer. Some revisit it quarterly. Some use it as a conversation starter with their team or family.
The only rule is honesty.
Clarity doesn’t come from perfect answers — it comes from real ones.
Start 2026 With Intention
A strong year rarely happens by accident.
It starts when you pause long enough to ask:
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What matters?
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What doesn’t?
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What am I willing to protect?
If you’d like a copy of the 2026 Clarity & Focus Worksheet, you can download it below and use it however it serves you best.
Here’s to a focused, intentional, and meaningful 2026.
