Just like that, 2023 is over — and as calendars adjust to the new year, many of us are also hitting “reset” on our habits. Reflecting on the ups and downs of the last 365 days, the start of a new year symbolizes the beginning of renewed purpose. Whether you call them goals, intentions, or resolutions, every January, well-meaning people worldwide make elusive promises to be better, do better, and hopefully conquer their closet full of dreams in the coming year.
But here’s the thing about New Year’s resolutions: they are easy to set but hard to maintain. As the holidays end and you step back into the reality of daily obligations, motivation to keep up with these annual promises begins to falter, thus explaining why approximately 80% of us ditch our resolutions by February. In an effort to increase the likelihood of sticking to their resolutions, some might utilize various accountability tools and practices like vision boards, planners, etc. — but recently, social media has been buzzing about a 12-week or quarterly planning system. What is it, exactly? Here’s a breakdown of the viral 12-week year and how it can help you achieve your 2024 goals.
What’s the hype?
So, what’s all the fuss about the 12-week year? Simply put, imagine your year condensed into bite-sized (read: digestible) yet action-packed sprints of 12 weeks each. Instead of tackling lofty goals over 365 days, this method condenses your ambitions into a more focused 84 days, which amounts to 12 weeks. Inspired by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington’s book “The 12 Week Year,” this approach to goal-setting breaks things down into manageable and actionable chunks.
“You’re essentially creating 12-week cycles of execution based on very specific, measurable, and realistic goals,” explained art director and content creator Qori Broaster in a YouTube video. “The system is designed to help you lower your expectations and increase your success…
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