Year By Design Personal Annual Planning Course

Name: Year By Design Personal Annual Planning Course
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Take control of your year—by design, not by default!

Created byChristy Krispin

Last updated 1/2025

English

What you'll learn

Cultivate awareness of where you're at. What's important now?
Clarify your intentions around where you want to be. What do you want more (or less) of in the year ahead?
Create a plan for that is aligned with your personal goals and values. How will you be proactive in the year ahead and prioritize what matters most?
Take back your time and live a life of meaning and purpose!

Course content

4 sections • 20 lectures • 55m total length

Introduction3:00
In this video, I will give you an overview of Year By Design and share a bit of my personal story behind why I created this course in the first place. The downloadable materials include the tools you will need on hand in the following lessons: Life Alignment Wheel, Week Map, Future You Exercise, and Quarterly Check-In Worksheets.

Wheel of Life1:45
In order to move forward with intention, we have to get clear about where we're starting from. The Wheel of Life exercise will help you do that.
Reflection Questions1:33
Let's reflect on your Wheel of Life. This video contains some questions for reflection. Take time to write your answers in your Year By Design workbook or in your own journal.
Looking Back: More? Less? Same?2:20
In this lesson, you will look back on the past year and consider how you spent your time. Using your calendar as a reference, what do you want more of, less of, or the same amount of in the coming year? What is taking up the limited real estate on your calendar?
Looking Back on Finances: More? Less? Same?2:34
In this lesson, we will do the same exercise we just did, only this time, we're doing it with regard to your finances.
Looking Back and Looking Ahead0:50
Here are some questions for reflection on your finances.
People and Project Lists1:12
A vital part of living with intention is getting clear on what we want. This includes what we want to do, and who we want to spend time with. In this section, we will prioritize the people and projects we want to focus on going forward.

Intro to Section 20:50
For this section, you will need a printed Week Map.
Completing Your Week Map: SLEEP2:46
The first step in completing your Week Map is to block out your ideal sleep hours. Adequate sleep is fundamental to overall wellness, so we prioritize it!
Completing Your Week Map: MEALS1:08
The next step in completing your Week Map is to block out your ideal meal times. Nutrition is key to overall wellness, but too often, busy people don't plan ahead and end up relying on quick and convenient choices that are not always the healthiest options! Part of being proactive with our health involves being intentional about meals.
Completing Your Week Map: RECURRING APPOINTMENTS4:15
Now it's time to plug in your recurring appointments. These can be personal or work-related. Any appointments you have on a regular basis need real estate on your calendar! This is also where you will refer to your More, Less, Same list. How might you need to edit your commitments going forward?
Completing Your Week Map: WHITE SPACE2:06
Some might call it "buffer" or "margin," but I call it "White Space," blocks of time on your calendar with nothing scheduled. By blocking out time for white space, you give yourself room to breathe, space for things that inevitably come up, and the freedom to be flexible with your time.
Session 2 Wrap Up0:30

Intro to Part Three0:34
In this section, we will take everything from Parts 1 and 2 and create a plan for the year ahead. You will need your calendar and the exercises we did in Parts 1 and 2.
Start Plugging Things Into Your Calendar3:18
Now it's time to create your plan for the year! In this section, you will start plugging in your priorities on the calendar, securing real estate for the things that matter most. For this, you will need your calendar (paper, electronic or both!) and your "More, Less, Same" lists.
Proactively Prioritize Your "More" and "Same" Lists and Plan Your Year3:18
Schedule Quarterly Reviews (March, June, September, December)1:19
One way to ensure you stay on track with your goals is to schedule quarterly reviews. In this section, we will schedule out reviews in March, June, September, and December.
Systems, Routines, Resources, and Strategic Relationships13:26
Systems, Routines, Resources, and Strategic Relationships are the secret to efficient time management and living in alignment with your priorities. In this section, I'll help you identify and establish some habits that will simplify decision-making and create life rhythms you can maintain throughout the year.
Closing Thoughts on Designing Your Year8:21
In this video, I get to the heart of what Year By Design is all about: taking an intentional approach to how you spend your time, money, and other resources in order to live aligned with your priorities and feel a deep sense of joy. This is what it's all about!
Year By Design Sign Off!0:46
Thank you for participating in Year By Design!

Requirements

The only requirement is that you want to stop being reactive and start being proactive. If you don't prioritize your life, someone else will!

Description

Year By Design: Personal Annual Planning Course

Start your year with clarity and confidence with Year By Design, a digital course that guides you through an intentional annual planning process. Designed for driven professionals and entrepreneurs, this course helps you Cultivate Awareness, Clarify Intentions, and Create a Plan to align your actions with your vision for the year ahead. Through reflective exercises and strategic goal-setting, you'll craft a roadmap that keeps you focused, accountable, and inspired to achieve what truly matters. Take control of your year—by design, not by default!

Cultivate Awareness: Reflect on your past experiences, current habits, and core values to gain a deeper understanding of where you are and what truly matters.
Clarify Intentions: Define your vision for the year ahead by setting purposeful goals and identifying key priorities that align with your values and aspirations.
Create a Plan: Develop a strategic, actionable roadmap that turns your intentions into tangible steps, ensuring you stay focused, motivated, and accountable throughout the year.

"If you don't prioritize your life, someone else will!" (Greg McKeown, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less"

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In this course, professional coach Christy Tennant Krispin, ACC, leads you through everything you need to do to make your next year your best year yet! From reflecting on the past to imagining the future, you will move into the next twelve months and beyond with greater clarity and intention.

Live purposefully with Year By Design!

Who this course is for:

This course is for Individuals balancing career, family, and personal priorities who need an intentional approach to the year ahead.
This course is for Entrepreneurs & Solopreneurs – those who need to set clear goals and priorities for the year to ensure business and personal success.
This course is for Professionals who want to design a strategic vision for their personal and professional growth.
This course is for those who struggle with time management, setting priorities, and reaching their goals.

Year By Design Personal Annual Planning Course

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 3min

Part 1: Cultivating Awareness6 lectures • 10min

Clarifying Intentions6 lectures • 12min

Part Three: Creating a Plan7 lectures • 31min

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