311. Soul Setting Over Goal Setting: A Year-End Reflection for Women Entrepreneurs

In this quiet but powerful close-to-the-end-of-the-year episode, I'm inviting you into a deeper kind of reflection: not a noisy checklist of goals, but a wholehearted look at what your life and work have really been built on—and what needs to shift. I'm writing this after attending a funeral, and after finding out my Aunt Wendy passed away. Some of you met her in episode 148. Through these stories of grief and loss, I'm exploring how pause can bring clarity, and how to choose a slower, more intentional path into the new year. Whether you're a business owner, a creative, or simply someone craving alignment, this episode will guide you back into the truth of your work and the meaning behind it. This isn't about your social media calendar. It's not about your to-do list. This is about deeply connecting with YOU. There is no one else but you.   What you'll hear about: How grief and pause can bring clarity The difference between soul setting and goal setting Journal prompts to help process the past year with depth and direction Aligning your business with your real rhythms (not hustle habits) How to return to yourself—and your why—before a new chapter begins   Want support with your own year-end clarity? Two additional 1:1 year-end planning sessions have been opened for listeners of this episode. If you're ready to look at what truly aligned strategy looks like for you (with nervous-system friendly structure + some soul), book your planning session here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2732253   Aunt Wendy's Episode mentioned: Episode 148: My beautiful Aunt Wendy talks about finding your life purpose, following joy, and trusting those nudges when making big decisions. https://sarahwalton.com/astrology-life-purpose-episode-148/   Related Episodes You Might Love Episode 145 - Coach Yourself Through Hard Times - Learn practical tools to navigate challenges and coach yourself through difficult seasons without losing your center or your business momentum. https://sarahwalton.com/coach-yourself/   Free gift from Sarah Book a free 15-minute call to explore working together: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781 Ready to shift from chasing to receiving in your business? Book your call with Sarah today and discover how she can help you scale with soul, strategy, and sanity.   Work with Sarah Apply for The Abundance Academy group coaching program https://sarahwalton.com/abundance-academy/   Connect with Sarah Website: https://sarahwalton.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton/ You can check out our podcast interviews on YouTube, too! http://bit.ly/YouTubeSWalton Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here and would be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Then, we'll get to inspire even more people! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)   About Sarah Walton Sarah Walton is a business coach specializing in helping women entrepreneurs overcome internal barriers to success. With a background in trauma-informed coaching and nervous system regulation, she takes a holistic approach that addresses both mindset and tactical business skills. Featured on The Today Show and speaking at women's conferences worldwide, Sarah has helped hundreds of women build profitable, sustainable businesses aligned with their values while healing the deeper blocks that keep them playing small. She's the creator of The Money Mindset Course, The Abundance Academy, and Effortless Sales, and the host of the 5-star-rated Game On Girlfriend® Podcast, becoming the go-to source for women who want to build businesses that honor both their ambition and their nervous system's need for safety.