# 276. The Monthly Goals Method (Steal This)

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Podcast: [On Your Terms®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141)
Published: 2026-02-16T09:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

It’s mid-February (or honestly… March… or April… or whenever you’re listening), and if your New Year’s goals already feel like they’ve floated off into the abyss — you’re not broken. You’re just human. In this episode, I’m breaking down why January 1st is kind of a terrible time to set goals , especially if you’ve been navigating grief, uncertainty, burnout, or just… life. I’m sharing how I actually set goals now using a monthly goals method that’s way more realistic, flexible, and supportive — and yes, you’re absolutely allowed to steal it. In this episode, you’ll hear… Why January 1st isn’t actually a clean slate (and never has been) How grief, uncertainty, and burnout affect goal-setting more than we admit The monthly goals method I use instead of New Year’s resolutions How to set goals when you don’t feel clear or motivated Ways to bring “new year energy” into any month of the year How to stay present and profitable without rigid long-term plans Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: Leslie Stephens' Substack Note Listen to EP 274. 4 Tiny Shifts I Make Every Winter (so I feel cozy, not crushed) Listen to EP 251. How To Leave Social Media without Losing Your Clients Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come out CONNECT: Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's Sidebar Follow Sam on Instagram Follow Sam on YouTube Subscribe to Sam's Substack , Beyond Business Take Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business" DISCLAIMER

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