Three Simple Year-Start Questions

In the first episode of 2026, I discuss a reflective approach to setting personal and professional goals for the new year on The Freelancers Tea Break. I share my achievements from the previous year, including completing my ILM 7 diploma and writing a book titled 'The Freelance Lifestyle.' This episode emphasises an experimental and low-pressure strategy for goal setting, focusing on starting or stopping small habits, doing less of certain activities, and introducing more positive ones. I also tease upcoming episodes and January challenges, targeting areas such as finding new clients and improving digital presence. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to The Freelancers Tea Break 2026 01:17 Reflecting on Personal Achievements 02:54 Exciting Announcements for January 04:13 Gentle Questions for the New Year 04:26 Experimenting with New Habits 09:47 Community Engagement and Challenges 11:58 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Episodes and Goals Affiliate link for In Good Company who I completed my diploma with and their podcast The Coaching Crowd Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Bluesky Email: hello@emmacossey.com Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership. Join the Freelance Lifestyle Discord Community:

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Three Simple Year-Start Questions is an episode from The Freelancer's Teabreak by The Freelance Lifestyle.

This episode is 12:40 long.

This episode was published on Jan 8, 2026.

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