Episode 43: Goal Setting: This Year in Review

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As we wrap up another whirlwind year, Episode 43 of The Flower Files takes a reflective and goal-driven turn. Come along with us as we work out goal setting for 2025! In this episode, we dive into the highs and lows of 2024, offering insights on flexible goal-setting, personal growth, and the lessons learned from cultivating both gardens and dreams.

Reflecting on 2024

This year brought a mix of challenges and triumphs. From unexpected weather patterns impacting our flowers to personal milestones achieved, we’ve learned that adaptability is key. Whether you’re managing a farm or navigating daily life, setting goals that grow with you is essential.

Instead of rigid resolutions, we believe in crafting fluid and forgiving standards—ones that evolve as life changes. After all, it’s okay to enjoy the proverbial birthday cake while still striving for your health and wellness goals.

Tips for Realistic Goal Setting for 2025

  1. Check-In Regularly: Reassess your goals weekly or monthly to ensure they align with your evolving priorities.
  2. Avoid Guilt: Let go of the pressure to be perfect. Progress, not perfection, is what matters.
  3. Write It Down: Whether it’s on sticky notes, digital planners, or vision boards, having your goals visible can keep you focused and inspired.

Introducing the 2025 Garden Goals Planner

We’re thrilled to launch our 2025 Garden Goals Planner—a free downloadable tool to help you plan your dream garden while reflecting on past seasons. With sections like “I Never Want to Grow This Again” and “In 2024, I Was Proud Of,” this planner is designed to inspire gardeners of all experience levels.

Starting January 5th, you can download the planner and start mapping out your garden aspirations for the year ahead. Share your completed goals with us on Instagram or keep them tucked away for personal inspiration!

Looking Ahead to 2025

This upcoming year is filled with exciting projects we can’t wait to share. From refining our crop selection to navigating the unpredictable seasons, we’re embracing 2025 with enthusiasm and optimism. Whether you’re growing flowers, vegetables, or dreams, let’s make this year one to remember.

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Join our team of flower lovers while they take you along their journey as flower farmer florists pursuing business, family, strategy, mother nature, wedding installs, and everything inbetween including fieldwork, floral design, all the way to the day of event execution.

This is a weekly show that talks about all things flowers including the reality of flower farming, using locally grown flowers in wedding design, and other flower use with an environmentaly focused perspective. It includes a variety of guests who are fower lovers, users, sniffers, and ethusiasts that will talk on a range of topics… depending on where the seasont takes us!

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