There are a lot of great tools for annual planning, and I’ve experimented with most of them. One of my favorite practices is going on a silent retreat—sometimes for over a day—to listen to God for guidance on the year ahead. I have some time set aside later this month for just that.
However, I recognize that busy lives don’t always permit that kind of space. Around the holidays, there are often sports tournaments, administrative tasks, and end-of-year business deadlines that compress our time for planning.
On top of all that is parenting. Over the past few years, we’ve experimented with ways to help our kids create their own vision for the year. This practice is important to me because it helps them uncover their unique identity while allowing us to form a stronger family identity by rallying around a shared goal or vision for the year.
The purpose of this post is to share how we did it (at least this year)
How Our Family Sets Goals for the Year in One Hour.
Gathered markers and large whit…
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