In this episode of the Made For More podcast, host Ally Nitschke shares her excitement about the return of routine in her household and the opportunity it brings to refocus her energy. She explores the significance of the Lunar New Year, which falls on January 29 in 2025, and how she aligns her personal goal-setting practices with this meaningful celebration.

Ally discusses the Chinese zodiac, highlighting the Year of the Wood Snake, which represents wisdom, intuition, and transformation. She encourages listeners to embrace this time as a perfect opportunity for renewal and intention-setting. Ally also emphasizes the importance of decluttering—both physically and mentally—to create space for fresh energy and growth.

A key feature of this episode is Ally's introduction of her "success wheel" concept, which divides life into eight slices: friends and family, brain power, health and recreation, time, work and study, finances, fun and leisure, and environment. She invites listeners to reflect on their current state in each area and to set meaningful intentions for improvement.

Ally also shares her practical approach to goal-setting, breaking down yearly intentions into quarterly and monthly goals. She highlights her personal project of identifying 25 things she wants to accomplish in 2025 to thrive and discusses her "Magical Mondays," a dedicated time for planning and setting intentions for the week ahead.

Throughout the episode, Ally provides actionable tips and resources to help listeners take charge of their own goal-setting journey. She encourages them to access The Reflect and Celebrate workbook and other planning tools to shed what no longer serves them and embrace the possibilities of a fresh start.

Join Ally as she inspires listeners to use the Lunar New Year as a catalyst for stepping into a new, empowered version of themselves.

Happy Lunar New Year!

[00:01:31] Lunar New Year celebrations.

[00:06:00] Year of the wood snake.

[00:08:08] Friends and family reflection.

[00:13:38] Fun bucket and leisure.

[00:17:09] 25 things to thrive.

[00:19:27] Coaching schedule and strategies.

Download the Reflect & Celebrate Workbook here.

Download the Goal Setting workbook here.