The holidays may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean the work stops. We're here to keep the holiday spirit alive while planning ahead for a stress-free and joyful year. From meaningful, memorable traditions like celebrating Martin Luther King Day to low-key fun with half-birthday parties, we're here to make every season shine.
In this episode, we share tips for organizing your annual files, scheduling monthly holidays, and making relaxed productivity your new favorite thing. Let's make every holiday special, stress-free, and a little more magical together. Don't miss out on transforming your holiday prep into a year-round celebration!
Highlights from the episode:
[01:15] - Tradition Spotlight on Martin Luther King Day
[04:13] - Big picture quintile planning
[09:17] - Planning ahead with Holly Days
[12:50] - Reflecting in quintile 1
[13:52] - This week’s Get A Headstart Tip for transitioning files from 2024 to 2025
[16:23] - What’s on our to-do lists this week
[17:48] - Our Nice Lists
What’s Next?
- Subscribe to the podcast for our upcoming deep dive into holiday reflections and practical takeaways.
- Let us know if you'd be interested in a dedicated Holly Day planner—we’d love to support your year-long holiday journey!
Resources:
- Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook
- Take the Holiday Profile quiz
- Follow on Instagram @theholidayheadstart
- Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love these too:
- Episode 4 - How to Craft Your Holiday Values For A More Meaningful Christmas Season
- Episode 9 - How's It Going? How to Take Stock of Your Holiday Prep So Far
Show Notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/hh-podcast/plan-the-year/
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