Don’t Start Your 2026 Without This (Step-by-Step Prep Guide for Success)

The holidays are in full swing, the year is winding down, and people are rushing to set goals for 2026. But before you jot down another set of goals, Emily invites you to take a step back and take an honest look at your life buckets. Where are you thriving? Where are you running empty? By understanding the true state of your life buckets, you can set goals that actually support your whole life rather than adding more pressure or overwhelm. This is how you step into 2026 with clarity, intention, and purpose. What You’ll Learn: Why most people fail before they even start setting goals The questions that reveal hidden gaps in your current life Step-by-step guidance to assess, align, and move forward with clarity How to recognize divine invitations vs self-made pressure How to partner with God to set a vision that actually sticks Timestamps: (00:54) - Why this season is perfect for reflection (02:40) - Strategic Planning and Vision Casting (05:23) - Assessing your life buckets (08:57) - Rating and reflecting on your life buckets (32:52) - Identifying areas for improvement (38:07) - Taking action (44:18) - Preparing for a God-aligned vision in 2026 More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Called & Crowned Podcast | FORDIVINE |

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Don’t Start Your 2026 Without This (Step-by-Step Prep Guide for Success) is an episode from ITSEMILY by Emily Ford.

This episode is 47:00 long.

This episode was published on Dec 3, 2025.

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