New Year’s Eve can be exciting, but it can also create pressure to have your goals, your word of the year, and your entire plan for 2026 figured out by midnight.
In this Lead With Spark episode, Lynsey gives you permission to pause. Planning is powerful, but rushing can turn hope into heaviness.
Instead of a step-by-step framework, Lynsey shares real examples from her own end-of-year prep, including wins, memorable moments, big dreams, and the messy middle of figuring it out. You will hear how she reflects using her calendar and camera roll, how she dreams without getting stuck in the “how,” and why she is still waiting for her word of the year to rise to the surface.
If you want to start 2026 with intention, clarity, and joy, this episode is your reminder that you are not behind. You just need a direction.
Together We Will Talk About
- Why New Year’s Eve pressure can make intentional planning feel heavy
- How to reflect on wins and memorable moments without needing a perfect year
- Real examples of 2025 wins: travel, health progress, client results, and big career moments
- How to dream big without shrinking your vision into a “how” problem
- Why it helps to focus on who you want to BE and what you want to HAVE before what you need to DO
- The word-of-the-year practice, and what to do when your word is not clear yet
- How affirmations support identity-based growth and long-term momentum
- An invitation to start 2026 with spark, not stress
One Line to Take With You
You do not need to have it all planned. You just need to choose a direction.
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Share this episode with a friend who is putting too much pressure on January 1. Then comment or email Lynsey with one dream you are carrying into 2026.
Connect with Lynsey:
- Website: LynseyMulder.com
- Facebook: @LynseySMulder
- LinkedIn: @Lynsey-Mulder
- Instagram: @LynseyMulder
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