Episode Details

Looking ahead to a new year can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time, especially when you’re not quite sure what you want the next chapter to feel like. 

In part 2 of my end-of-year reflection episode with my good friend and ABC broadcaster Lisa Leong - we explore the questions, habits, and small structural tweaks that can help shape a more intentional 2026 - the things that genuinely influence how your days unfold. 

If you’re planning out your 2026 and want a more thoughtful way to do it, this episode will give you plenty to play with. 

Lisa and I discuss: 

• The simple reframing that helps you imagine your next year as if it has already happened 

• How Lisa approaches designing an “ideal week” and why I’m thinking about a “perfect average day” 

• The role of the reticular activating system and why vision boards work for some people 

• How values shape the projects and choices you prioritise for the coming year 

• The habits we’re keeping, the ones we’re changing, and how identity influences behaviour 

• Why I’m stepping back from Instagram (again) and rethinking my relationship with email 

• How a “dumb phone” or burner phone can help create healthier digital boundaries 

• Our favourite prompts from the Year Compass, including the surprising question that reveals your “secret wish” for the year ahead 

KEY QUOTES  

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