New Year Goal Mapping

Liam Hughes, founder of Biggerplate, shares his annual reflective goal-setting process that blends review, insight, and planning. He demonstrates how mind mapping can make goal setting creative, structured, and achievable by linking reflection on the past year with measurable objectives for the year ahead. Key Themes & Topics (Timestamped) [0:00] Purpose of the session – Opens by explaining that effective goal setting begins with a mindful review of the year just gone. [1:46] Liam’s background and rhythm – Describes combining New Year reflection with his early-January birthday as a natural time for reset. [3:37] Beyond resolutions – Critiques quick “resolutions,” recommending a slower, more thoughtful mapping process tied to habits and real context. [7:28] Taking time and making it personal – Encourages adapting the structure, visuals, and pace to individual style for better engagement. [10:31] Reflecting across life domains – Suggests mapping key areas (career, health, growth, relationships) to ensure balance and perspective. [14:47] Capturing positives and challenges – Demonstrates how documenting both wins and struggles deepens self-awareness and builds realistic expectations. [20:03] From review to insight – Explains grouping related reflections to reveal recurring patterns and systemic issues shaping next year’s goals. [27:35] Principles before goals – Introduces the “stop, start, do more, do less, maintain” lens to guide goal creation and focus. [31:54] Setting measurable goals – Shows how to define one key goal per domain with clear, trackable results and simple progress metrics. [41:09] Maintaining focus and adaptability – Advises keeping maps visible, updating them regularly, and treating goals as flexible rather than fixed. [54:41] Closing reflections – Concludes that mapping turns abstract intentions into actionable direction, supporting clarity, motivation, and balance.