Have you ever created a business plan that looked perfect on paper… but felt completely wrong once the year actually started?

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of what came up while helping clients plan their 2026 life and business— and why I had to stop and re-plan my own year in a very different way.

This isn’t about hustling harder, setting bigger numbers, or copying what everyone else is doing online.

It’s about slowing down long enough to ask better questions — so your business actually supports your life, not the other way around.

• Why traditional yearly planning often leads to burnout (even when your goals look “right”)

• The difference between planning from pressure vs planning from alignment

• How I realized my original 2026 plan didn’t fit — and what I did instead

• The three powerful reflection questions that changed how I plan my year (inspired by Jenna Kutcher)

• Why starting with your life — not launches or content calendars — leads to better business decisions

• How clarity (not more strategy) is often what’s missing when things feel heavy or confusing

• Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re behind — it usually means you’re misaligned

• You don’t need to do more in 2026; you need to do what actually works

• Planning your vacations and time off first isn’t irresponsible — it’s strategic

• The most successful years often come from fewer, higher-leverage actions

• A business plan should create freedom, not obligation

This episode is for online health & fitness coaches, personal trainers, and service-based business owners who:

• Feel overwhelmed or disconnected from their current business plan

• Are tired of following strategies that don’t fit their life

• Want clarity, sustainability, and momentum without burning out

• Are ready to plan 2026 intentionally — not reactively

If this episode resonated and you want help creating a 2026 plan that fits your life, energy, and goals, I’d love to support you.

👉 DM me the word “2026” on Instagram @_ria_z or reply to my email, and let’s start the conversation.

You don’t need a more aggressive strategy. You need a plan you can actually live with.