The Importance of Strategic Planning

Does the thought of the looming end of the year date have your stomach all in knots? Did your 2024 calendar grow dust bunnies from lack of use as you shoved it off to the side?

 

I've been there. More times than I care to admit. I always start off strong with great intentions and then somewhere along the way I get overwhelmed because I keep stacking more on my to-do list because I can't be content with where I am. That drive and need to constantly do, make, and be more eventually takes its toll on your life.

 

Are you tired? I know I'm tired. Turning 46 this year was like flipping a proverbial switch in my energy, as it seems more zapped than recharged. When I say I'm tired, I'm tired, and if I don't get to bed on time, I will be a literal zombie the next day and I can say goodbye to my to-do list. 

 

So, what are we going to do to fix this? 

 

I'm so glad you asked! We are going to do some strategic planning for 2025. I know that I'm not alone in this, and so I am opening up a free 5-day workshop in my Facebook Group where we will focus on 2025 Business Planning. This workshop is great for entrepreneurs and authors. It's a learn at your own pace workshop, come and go as you can. 

 

There are no strings attached, I just have a heart to serve and I really want to help you get started off on the right foot for 2025. Besides, it's more fun when you are planning with friends!

 

I know that 2024 was filled with challenges that I didn't foresee at the beginning of the year but had a direct impact on how I landed at the end of the year. I'm taking what I learned in 2024 and applying it to my 2025 goals to make them more streamlined, simpler, and easier on me. There's so much pressure already on our shoulders, why add more to them yourself? We are going to stop doing that now.

 

In case you are wondering why strategic planning matters, I have a few points to share on that here:

1. Clarity and Focus: You clarify your goals and focus on what matters most
2. Better Resource Management: Planning ahead = allocating resources effectively
3. Risk Management: Identifying potential challenges and obstacles helps you to develop a contingency plan
4. Measurable Progress: You set milestones to track your progress and stay motivated
5. Competitive Advantage: Highlight your strengths and position. yourself effectively within your market

One last thing, in case you also wondered what the benefits of attending my free workshop would be, I have a few points to share on that here:

1. Comprehensive Guidance: You will receive a strategic plan that you can customize to fit your needs
2. Expert Insight: I've been perfecting my method for the last eight years while in the stationery and design industry
3. Interactive Group: You can ask questions, share challenges, seek advice, and connect with other entrepreneurs and authors
4. Practical Tools: You'll have access to worksheets, templates, and resource lists that will simplify the planning process
5. Motivation and Accountability: Besides me, you get everyone else in the group as motivation and accountability to work towards your goals

 

Join me for the 5-Day workshop. All you have to do is join my Facebook Group.

 

See you there!

With Grace, Shonda