Listen "Planning for the End of Year Blues"
Episode Synopsis
End of Year BluesReflections prompted by end of year activities (e.g., Spotify wrap-up)Comparisons and their impact on mental healthExamples of people comparing achievementsPositive vs. negative reflectionsShifting Annual PlanningTiming for planning and reviewChoosing a time with better weather and moodPersonal vs. professional planning schedulesFlexibility of personal planning independent of job schedulesChallenges during End of YearHoliday season distractionsSocial engagementsSales like Black FridayDifficulty prioritizing self-care and reflectionAlternative Planning StrategiesBenefits of planning before the holiday seasonAvoiding impulsive changes and distractionsRecommendation to postpone end-of-year reviewsStarting fresh in January or FebruaryBingo Method for Goal SettingIntroduction to the bingo methodSteps to create a Bingo cardFinding templatesBalancing personal and career goalsRandomizing and filling the bingo cardExamples of possible goalsSmall, attainable goalsLofty, significant goalsMotivation through Bingo PlanningUse of bingo as a motivational toolIncentives for completing lines or a full cardApplication of the bingo method to various types of goals
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