🥂Cheers to New Beginnings🥂

Welcome to my very first blog post! I’m thrilled to have you here as I take this first step into a new journey. Starting this blog has been a dream of mine for quite some time. As the calendar flips to 2025, there's no better time to embrace the spirit of new beginnings. Let's redefine productivity by breaking them up into manageable, focused 90-day increments. I believe this approach helps us to maintain momentum, tackle goals with clarity, and avoid the burnout that often accompanies overly ambitious resolutions. At L'leMental Essence, we're here to guide you through this transformative journey, offering tools, techniques, and support to ensure that your year is one of growth, accomplishment and intention.

Journaling has always been my go-to for capturing my thoughts, but blogging is a whole new territory for me—a practical way to share my voice with others. It’s exciting, a bit nerve-wracking, and exactly the challenge I need to grow.

After a lot of thought, I realized this blog could be the perfect place to express my opinions, share my experiences, and connect with people who have similar interests. In a way, creating this blog feels like planting a seed; I hope it grows into a thriving community where we can exchange stories, learn, and inspire each other. I also plan to create vlogs on YouTube—since I’m already on there so much—and I’m looking at this as a stepping stone to eventually bring my thoughts to life in a new medium.

Why 90-Day Increments Work

Breaking your goals into 90-day periods strikes a balance between long-term vision and actionable short-term focus. Research demonstrates that people who use structured, time-specific frameworks for their goals achieve better outcomes, as these intervals allow for measurable progress and adaptability (Zhang et al., 2018). Unlike yearly plans, which can lack meaningful checkpoints, or monthly goals that might feel rushed, 90-day increments empower you to stay focused, make adjustments as needed, and celebrate wins at regular intervals. By committing to this framework, you’ll gain the clarity and confidence needed to manifest the goals on your vision board.

The Science of Goal Setting

Research by Locke and Latham (2019) underscores the power of setting goals that are specific, challenging, and time-bound. Their retrospective on goal-setting theory reveals that well-defined goals increase performance by providing clarity and intrinsic motivation. With tools like our Goal-Setting Blueprint, you’ll learn to set SMART goals and develop habits that stick, creating a system that transforms lofty aspirations into tangible results. By integrating this science-backed approach into your 90-day framework, you’ll make steady progress toward a purposeful and productive year.

Crafting a Vision for 2025

Visualization is a proven strategy for achieving goals, and vision boards offer a creative, tangible way to map out your future. Studies show that visualization activates the brain's problem-solving mechanisms and enhances performance (Morisano et al., 2010). One community member, for example, used their vision board to pivot careers, completing certifications and landing a dream job within a year. Another member focused on wellness, building a sustainable self-care routine inspired by images of healthy meals and yoga practices. Through our membership program, we’ll guide you in creating a purposeful vision board and translating it into actionable steps that align with your 90-day plans.

Journaling with Intention

Journaling is more than a creative outlet—it’s a powerful tool for personal growth and mindfulness. Reflective practices like journaling enhance self-awareness and help track progress toward your goals (Pennebaker, 2018). For example, members of our journaling community have used daily prompts to overcome procrastination, identify habits affecting their mental health, and align their actions with long-term visions. By joining our membership, you’ll gain access to daily journaling prompts, curated playlists, and live Zoom meetups designed to keep you motivated and supported throughout your 90-day journey.

Join the Movement

Imagine ending 2025 having achieved your career milestones, improved your relationships, prioritized your wellness, and unlocked personal growth. With our New Year, New Beginnings series, including the 90-Day Journey to Growth Journal and exclusive memberships, we provide everything you need to succeed.

Take the first step today: Subscribe to our newsletter for free goal-setting resources, updates on our Goal-Setting Blueprint (Coming Soon), and exclusive membership benefits. Ready to dive deeper? Join our community for hands-on guidance and support in turning your vision board dreams into reality. Let’s make 2025 your year of transformation, one 90-day increment at a time.

References

• Locke, E. A., & Latham, G. P. (2019). Goal setting theory: A retrospective on the past 50 years. Motivation Science, 5(2), 93-105. https://doi.org/10.1037/mot0000127

• Morisano, D., Hirsh, J. B., Peterson, J. B., Pihl, R. O., & Shore, B. M. (2010). Setting, elaborating, and reflecting on personal goals improves academic performance. Journal of Applied Psychology, 95(2), 255–264. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0018478

• Pennebaker, J. W. (2018). Expressive writing in psychological science. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 13(2), 226-245. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691617707315

• Zhang, J., Howell, R. T., & Stolarski, M. (2018). Comparing three methods to measure a balanced time perspective: The relationship between a balanced time perspective and subjective well-being. Journal of Happiness Studies, 20(1), 1105–1123. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-018-9972-0

Feel free to leave a comment, share your thoughts, or just say hello—I’d love to get to know you.

Here’s to new beginnings and the adventures that await us!