I write this as I come to the end of my second six-week cycle of 2026. The first two have been as successful as they can be. Cycle one - health and fitness focus - anchored with a specific work contract Cycle two - exploring/traveling - anchored with family and a focus on the home While being aware of what the next cycle is to be the focus, I was struggling to visualize it in a 6-week block - it is too broad, and within it, things need to be broken down differently. Perhaps t

of 2026 are over...is this approach to the year working so far? I think, yeah! The Anchor If I had to pick the thing in my portfolio that was the anchor for the last six weeks, it would be paid work. Perhaps it was because I knew that the contract I was in (in its current state) would last for the first six weeks into the new year. This was easy to define as the anchor. Although not set in stone, knowing where 25% of my weeks were going helped plan other things around it. The

I woke up this morning full of a head cold. One that I knew was coming. The type of sick that comes when your body shuts down after something ends. With a contract ending last Friday, and my travelling to Madrid for my anchoring break early on Saturday, it took a little longer than it may have otherwise done. Madrid in itself was energy consuming in its own way - through rich conversations, the brain was still mentally active. The habit of walking that I have gotten myself in

Breaking the year into smaller, manageable segments can transform how you approach your goals and daily life. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by a full 12-month stretch, dividing your year into 6 week chunks offers a fresh way to plan, stay intentional, and remain open to new opportunities. This method balances structure with flexibility, allowing you to focus deeply while still adapting to what appears along the way. Out in the woods at a cross roads - 6 week planning Why Div