How to make a plan for 2026 to fit your strengths, skills, energy, goals and values

Are you feeling ready to make a plan for 2026 but not sure where to start?Maybe you've got some big goals for the year ahead but it's the start of January and you're easing yourself in.This podcast and blog is about making a plan that fits round you actually want to work, and what’s right for your life, your energy and your goals.In the episode, I talk about the five things I believe you need to think about if you want to make a plan that works.They are your strengths, skills, energy, goals and values.I’ll take you through what each of those means, share how to figure them out for yourself, and walk you through some real-life examples to help you apply them to your own plan.Key topics and timings:0.20 - What to expect from this episode.2.13 - Sponsor message - Pet Business Content Planner3.20 - Giveaway details.3.55 - Why planning matters and so many of us get it wrong.4.55 - How we might look at a goal for our pets example.6.02 - How to back yourself when you set a goal.6.45 - Marathon example.10.50 - Katie Gwilt planning story.11.50 - Posting on social media regularly example.17.08 - Backing yourself to make your goal a reality.17.42 - Looking at matching a goal with strengths, skills, energy, goals and values.18.30 - Defining strengths.19.57 - Defining skills.22.06 - Defining energy.25.50 - Defining goals.27.04 - Defining values.31.54 - How these would apply for me.32.56 - How to get in touch.33.04 - Competition details.Links mentioned: Buy a 2026 planner or join the planner club: https://rachelspencer.co.uk/shop/Further reading/listening:Should you buy my 2026 Pet Business Content PlannerHow to use the Pet Business Content PlannerHow to create habits in your pet business you can stick toIs my Pets Get Visible membership right for you?How to choose the right pet business membershipWhy community matters for you and your pet business