264. An encore year: Planning what comes next (with Melissa)

Coach JK McLeod closes out the year with Melissa’s annual return to the podcast, using her one-word theme and “__ for __” (ie "25 in 2025") list as a way to reflect, reset, and move forward without the usual New Year pressure. Melissa's perspective on 2025 pushes back on the idea that a new year requires a clean slate, and instead explores the value of revisiting what was left unfinished with intention rather than guilt.Listen in as JK and Melissa break down an approach built on intentional flexibility: using a theme to guide decisions, leaving blank space for what you can’t plan, and balancing responsibilities with things that bring energy and connection.The episode also includes a discussion on attention, screen time, movement, and simple daily anchors that quietly shape a year. If you're open to a different take on planning your year, this episode is for you.Previous yearly theme episodes with Melissa:Ep 118: Words of intentionEp 194: Designing your year & the lessons learned along the wayLink to planning tools mentioned in episode:https://gretchenrubin.com/design-your-year/-----Instagram: @coachJKmcleodEmail: [email protected]