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A Smarter Way to Plan Your Year- Why Your Plans Keep Failing And What to Do Instead
01/14/2026
A Smarter Way to Plan Your Year- Why Your Plans Keep Failing And What to Do Instead
Why Your Plans Keep Failing — And What to Do Instead Every January, we’re told to plan bigger, try harder, and finally “get our shit together.” By February, most people already feel behind. In this episode of The Confidence Project, Christina breaks down why planning fails even when you’re motivated — and how to plan your year in a way that actually works in real life. This isn’t about finding the perfect planner or forcing more discipline. It’s about building plans that respect your energy, capacity, and season of life — without burning you out or setting you up for shame. If planning has ever made you feel overwhelmed, behind, or like you’re doing it “wrong,” this episode will change how you think about it. In This Episode, We Cover: Why most people plan for an imaginary version of themselves The real reason motivation doesn’t save bad plans How to plan around capacity instead of willpower The difference between projects vs. systems (and why this matters for your sanity) Why planning brings up control, anxiety, and emotional resistance How to build a task bank that clears mental clutter The exact order I use to plan my year, month, and days How to plan without betraying yourself when life doesn’t go as expected Key Takeaways: Planning fails when it’s disconnected from reality If something never ends, it needs a system, not a goal Motivation won’t fix a plan that ignores your energy Smarter planning works backwards from your real life — not your aspirations You don’t need a better planner; you need a plan that fits your life Mentioned in This Episode: Project vs. system planning Task banks (why your to-do list isn’t the problem) Seasonal and capacity-aware planning Who This Episode Is For: Women who feel busy but still behind Fitness professionals juggling clients, content, and real life Business owners who are tired of planning that doesn’t translate into action Anyone navigating a season of limited energy (hello, motherhood) People who want structure without rigidity Ready to Plan Differently? If planning has felt frustrating, overwhelming, or pointless in the past — it’s not because you’re bad at it. It’s because you were never taught how to plan with reality instead of against it. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to plan a year that actually supports your life.
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