The Excellent Life Podcast

Kicking off Your Year Excellenty

Abolanle Matel-Okoh Season 3 Episode 33


Episode 33

Kicking Off your Year Excellently

🎯Reflecting on the past year is a crucial step in setting the tone for this year. It helps you identify what worked well, what didn't, and what you want to carry forward. - 01:53

🎯Celebrating wins is key to building momentum. 02:09

🎯Challenges and setbacks are inevitable but often provide the most valuable lessons. 02:58

🎯Reflecting with a growth mindset, helps you identify changes in approach that could have made a difference. 03:32

🎯Sometimes we outgrow our goals or realize that they are no longer aligned with what we truly want and that's perfectly fine. 04:15

🎯Your daily habits are the foundation of your success. 04:20

🎯Physical and mental health are foundational to achieving anything in life. 05:49

🎯 Self-care is not selfish. 06:17 

🎯Gratitude is a powerful tool for shifting perspective and cultivating positivity. 06:30

🎯Set smart, specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals. Think about how you want to feel and the type of person you want to become. 08:17 

 🎯Big goals can be overwhelming so break them into manageable pieces. 08:37

🎯Focus on the actions that will move the needle the most. Commit to creating daily habits or rituals that support your goals. 09:13

🎯Build momentum with small wins. 09:20 

🎯The start of the year is the perfect time to establish good habits and routines. 09:28

🎯Track your progress by regularly checking in on your goals and note your progress to stay motivated. 10:12

🎯Learn from setbacks and don't see failures as roadblocks but as opportunities to adjust and learn. 10:40

🎯 Having a community to share your journey with can help you stay committed. 12:50

🎯Life can throw unexpected challenges your way. So stay open to adjustments. 13:13

🎯Give yourself grace if things don't go as planned. 13:42

🎯Take time to celebrate, and reflect on your progress regularly even the small steps 14:07

🎯A positive mindset is essential for overcoming challenges and staying motivated throughout the year. 14:38

🎯Use affirmations to reinforce your beliefs in your abilities and take a moment to reset your mind during stressful times. 15:00

🎯Remember, this is a marathon, not a sprint. So give yourself grace and enjoy the journey. 15:57