Have you started creating a vision for the New Year??

Hey there! Can you believe we’re wrapping up another year? Time flies, doesn’t it? I hope you had a fantastic Christmas celebration filled with love, laughter, and some good food. And of course, I hope you didn’t shop too much—because we all know January bills can be a little unforgiving!

With just a few days left in the year, I want to share the third and final thing I’m doing to prepare for the new year. If you’ve been following along, you’ll remember that the first thing I focused on was reflecting on the current year and seeking God’s direction in prayer. The second was reviewing and updating my systems. Now, for the final piece of the puzzle: Creating a vision for 2024 using the Dream Planning Journal.

Why Creating a Vision Matters

Vision gives direction. It helps you stay focused and intentional with your time, energy, and resources. Without a vision, it’s easy to drift through the year without a clear sense of purpose. But when you write it down and commit it to prayer, you create a roadmap for your year—one that aligns with God’s plan for your life.

This year, I felt a strong nudge to use a faith-based approach to vision planning, and that’s how I found the Dream Planning Journal. This journal has been a game-changer, and I’m excited to share how it’s shaping my 2024 vision.

How I’m Using the Dream Planning Journal for Creating a Vision

1. Reflecting and Refocusing

Before you can plan ahead, you need to look back. The journal walks you through a reflection process, where you:

• Write down the things you’re grateful for from the past year.
• Do a heart check—what went well, what didn’t, and what lessons you learned.
• Identify any fears, doubts, or limiting beliefs holding you back.
• Seek scripture for encouragement and direction.

This part is so powerful because it forces you to pause and acknowledge how far you’ve come. It also helps you move forward with clarity, knowing what worked and what needs to change.

2. Creating a Schedule That Supports My Vision

Planning isn’t just about setting goals; it’s about creating systems that help you follow through. The journal includes a section for crafting a schedule that aligns with your goals.

Here’s what this looks like in action:

• If I want to spend more time growing my business, I need to block off time for focused work sessions.
• If I want to be more consistent with prayer and Bible study, I need to create a daily habit that fits into my routine.
• If I want to prioritize my health, I need to schedule workouts and meal planning.

By creating a schedule that supports my goals, I’m setting myself up for success instead of leaving things to chance.

3. Building My Vision Board

A vision board is a visual representation of what you want to achieve. It keeps your goals in front of you, reminding you of what you’re working toward. The Dream Planning Journal actually guides you through creating one, which I love!

Here’s how I’m making mine:

• Cutting out pictures, quotes, and words that inspire me.
• Pasting them on a board or directly into my journal.
• Placing my vision board somewhere I’ll see it daily—like my office or prayer space.

The key is to make it a faith-filled vision board, not just a wish list. As I put it together, I pray over each goal, asking God for wisdom, guidance, and alignment with His plan for my life.

4. Surrendering My Plans to God

One of the most beautiful aspects of this journal is the final step: surrendering your vision to God. It’s easy to get caught up in our own plans, but at the end of the day, Proverbs 16:9 reminds us, “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”

I take time to pray over my plans, trusting that God will open the right doors and close the wrong ones. I release any pressure to make things happen on my own and choose to walk in faith instead.

A Quick Recap of Creating a Vision for Your Business

So, the third thing I’m doing to prepare for the new year is creating a vision for 2024 using the Dream Planning Journal. This process includes:

• Reflecting on the past year and seeking God’s direction.
• Crafting a schedule that aligns with my goals.
• Creating a vision board for visual motivation.
• Surrendering my plans to God and trusting His guidance.

Your Turn!

I encourage you to take some time before the new year begins to create your own vision. Whether you use the Dream Planning Journal or a simple notebook, the important thing is to be intentional about what you want to accomplish and how you’ll pursue it.

Take this season to pray, plan, and prepare—so that when January comes, you’re stepping into the year with clarity and confidence.

Thank you for hanging out with me today! If you found this helpful, share it with a friend who needs some inspiration for the new year. And if you’re looking for more clarity in starting your service-based business, don’t forget to check out the Business Clarity Blueprint at startthatbusinesspodcast.com.

Here’s to an amazing 2024 filled with purpose, faith, and action! Let’s make it a year to remember!