99. You're Just One Decision Away from Living the Life You Want in 2025

In this replay episode of the School of Midlife podcast, we’re diving deep into the transformative power of setting the one thing that can change everything for you in 2025.In past episodes, we've explored why reflecting on the previous year is key to setting meaningful goals for the year ahead. Today, we’re shifting focus to the most important step of all: selecting that one crucial action or decision that will lead to your best year yet.Here’s what you can expect in today’s episode:Reflection: Why it's crucial to take the time to assess 2024 before setting goals. The traditional "hit the ground running" mentality is overrated—this year, we’re focusing on clarity before action.Real vs. Throwaway Goals: Learn the difference between goals that are just to check off a list (throwaway goals) and goals that truly push you to evolve (real goals). Real goals require change, growth, and sometimes even a bit of discomfort.Choosing Your One Thing: What’s the one action or decision that will make the biggest difference in your life this year? Whether it’s starting something new, stopping something that no longer serves you, or making a life-changing decision, you’ll discover how to break that one thing down into actionable steps.Planning for Success: Get practical advice on how to break down your big goal into smaller, more manageable tasks. I’ll share my system for visualizing and tracking progress, from setting deadlines to celebrating milestones along the way.Accountability and Support: If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure about how to break down your big goal, I’m here to help. I’m offering a limited number of one-on-one coaching sessions to create personalized action plans to help you achieve your 2025 goals.What’s Coming Next: Next week, we’ll dive into the habits that will support your goal. As I always say, it’s not just about the goal, but the person you become while working toward it.If you’re ready to make 2025 the year that everything changes, this episode is a must-listen. Whether you’re on the go or at home, take a moment to really think about your one thing—the action that could transform your life—and let’s get to work on making it happen.Links + Mentions:2024 Year End ReviewMy Favorite Wall Calendar and Post-ItsReach Out for One-on-One Coaching📩 JOIN MY MAILING LISThttps://www.schoolofmidlife.com/newsletter👉 CONNECT WITH LAURIE:📩  Email Laurie 💻 WebsiteOn InstagramOn LinkedInWork with Laurie