In this episode of the Sweet Without Sugar podcast, host Karine Parthenais discusses The Work VACAY framework, focusing on the importance of Aiming for the new year. She emphasizes the need for realistic and achievable goals, and encourages listeners to align their goals with their vision and values. The episode also covers prioritization of goals and the significance of reflection in the goal-setting process, ultimately motivating listeners to take action towards their aspirations.

Takeaways

• Reflect on the past year to inform future goals.
• Aim for realistic and achievable goals to avoid burnout.
• Prioritize goals based on personal importance and impact.
• SMART goals provide a clear framework for goal setting.
• Align goals with your vision and core values.
• Celebrate accomplishments, no matter how small.
• Recognize that every commitment comes with trade-offs.
• Use reflection to refine and prioritize your goals.
• Embrace the challenges of entrepreneurship as a privilege.
• Action is essential to achieving your goals.

Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.