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@ Yooper Hodl
2024-12-17 21:57:15I just finished up listening to a solid podcast episode and it got me thinking. As we approach the end of another year, it's natural to feel the weight of the past 12 months bearing down on us. But what if, instead of dragging all of that baggage into the new year, we took the time to truly come into 2025 feeling light and unencumbered?
That's the approach Jesse Itzler takes as he prepares for the year ahead. "I want to come into the new year feeling light," he explains. "I don't want to have a lot of carryover going into the next year. I want to clean my hands and just be light."
Part of Jesse's end-of-year ritual is getting ruthlessly organized and decluttered, from his closet to his email inbox. "I don't want to play catch-up," he says. "I want to attack. I want to dominate the year, not let other people take it away from me."
Here are some of his Actionable Steps (I do some of these already, but I will be adding a few more):
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Conduct a Personal Year-End Review
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Reflect on what worked, what didn't, and what you want to focus on in the year ahead.
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Assess your progress in key areas like family, fitness, finance, and fun.
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Declutter and Organize
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Go through your closet and donate anything you haven't worn in the past year.
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Clear the clutter from your desk and digital spaces like your email inbox.
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Unsubscribe and Simplify
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Unsubscribe from email lists, apps, and subscriptions you no longer need.
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Delete unused apps and digital files to minimize distractions.
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Embrace a Beginner's Mindset
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Approach the new year with a sense of possibility and excitement.
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Be willing to let go of old habits and try new approaches.
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Attack the Year with Focus and Intention
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Set ambitious but achievable goals in key areas of your life.
- Develop systems and routines to help you stay on track.
Let me know if there is anything else I should add to my list to lighten up the load for 2025.
Cheers, Yooper
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