20. How to Plan Your Year (with visuals on YouTube)

Whitney shares the exact system she uses to plan her year as a creative business owner—using a simple Google Sheets framework to turn big goals into monthly and weekly action. In this episode, we cover: Why goals matter (and how they help during chaotic seasons) Starting with a 5–10 year vision and working backwards Choosing your “Core Four” pillars for the year The difference between income goals vs. performance goals Building a yearly calendar so nothing gets missed Turning the yearly plan into monthly + weekly execution The “rocks, pebbles, sand” analogy for real prioritization Why “non-negotiables first” is a game-changer for consistency Want the template? DM Whitney on Instagram and she’ll share the Google Sheets template. Check out the Club Cultivate YouTube Channel to follow along visually too!