Here we are. A fresh year. A fresh calendar. A fresh chance to lead your life on purpose.
If you did your December CEO Month work, you are entering this year with awareness instead of confusion. If you did not, you are still right on time. January is your ignition moment.
Corporate CEOs start every new year with a Year Opening Meeting. Not a pep talk. A plan.
Here is how to apply that to your life.
Your New Year CEO Blueprint
Revisit what December taught you
Bring the data into the room.
• Which habits made you feel good?
• Which ones made everything harder?
• Where did you feel most proud?
• Where did you feel stuck or drained?
These patterns are gold. Use them.
Pick the priorities that truly matter
A CEO chooses only a few key strategies for a reason. It works.
Choose yours.
• If you want to feel stronger, pick one strength habit.
• If evenings are chaotic, focus on dinner routines.
• If you want consistency, choose a daily habit you can actually keep.
• If loneliness made things harder, start building community support.
Let this year be about depth, not volume.
Create your runway
This is where the magic happens. Put the supports in place now.
• Choose a movement plan that is realistic, not heroic.
• Prep a breakfast you can rely on three days a week.
• Put reminders in your phone.
• Tell a friend you want accountability.
• Make a plan for tough days before they happen.
• Join a group or program that gives structure.
Your job is to make it easier to succeed than to quit.
Make your moves small and steady
This part is essential. CEOs know slow and steady is the foundation of long-term success.
• Five minute walks count.
• One high fiber food added per day counts.
• Choosing a protein focused breakfast counts.
• Drinking water before your first coffee counts.
You do not need a transformation on January 1. You need traction.
Your leadership moment
The new year is not magical. What you bring into it is what gives it power.
December gave you clarity. January gives you movement.
If you missed the December 4 post, read it. This January plan makes even more sense when paired with the reflection you did last month.
And this year? You get to be the CEO who leads her life with compassion, direction, and a whole lot of courage.