Planning for 2026 Without Overwhelm [Episode 62]

In this episode, Stacy breaks down how to plan for 2026 in a way that feels realistic, flexible, and actually supportive of your life and business. If yearly planning usually sends you into an overthinking spiral or leaves you with a beautifully detailed plan you abandon by March, this conversation will help you rethink the way you map out your year. You’ll walk away knowing what to plan, what not to plan, and how to build a schedule that supports your capacity.Episode Highlights:00:00 – Why yearly planning feels overwhelming: a reset on expectations for 202601:10 – Flexible vs concrete planning: what actually needs to be mapped out for the year03:40 – Reflecting on 2025: what worked, what didn’t, and what to bring into next year05:04 – Simplifying marketing: leaning into email, collaborations, and what’s sustainable06:14 – Capacity and scheduling: vacations, seasons, and building a realistic workload08:10 – Launching with flexibility: using real-time data to tweak instead of redo10:42 – Quarter-by-quarter planning: breaking the year into doable pieces that match your energyListen + SubscribeLove what you heard? Be sure to follow and leave a quick review. And if your copy could use a second pair of eyes, Stacy's got you!About the Host:Stacy Braga helps online business owners clarify their message and connect with the right people through strategic, story-driven copy. With a background in education and marketing, she knows how to turn messy ideas into messaging that feels good and gets results.Love what you heard? Be sure to follow the show and leave a quick review. And if your copy could use a second pair of eyes, Stacy’s got you.Connect with Stacy:Website: stacybragacopy.comFun fact: Stacy’s not just behind CozyPreneur podcast — she also hosts Unapologetically First Gen, where Stacy and her sister get real about life, identity, and business as a first-gen entrepreneur.→ Catch the latest episodes here.Podcast Credits:Edited by Chelsea Koenigsknecht of KC Virtual | @kc_virtualMusic by Teodholina via Pixabay