Level Up in 2025: Goal-Setting Strategies from Coach Dar
Stay Motivated and Organized with Expert Tips Powered by Quartet®
The new year is the perfect opportunity to reset, refocus, and invest in becoming your best self, and we at Quartet® are all about setting yourself up for success! That is why we’ve teamed up with Darleen Santore, better known as Coach Dar, a Leadership & Mental Skills Coach for Business Executives, NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL athletes. She is also an Occupational Therapist, Motivational Speaker, and author of the best-selling book, “The Art of Bouncing Back: Find Your Flow To Thrive at Work and in Life Any Time You’re Off Your Game.”
Coach Dar is here to share her expert strategies for staying organized, motivated, and on track to make your 2025 goals stick. Whether tackling professional ambitions or personal growth, these six tips will help you level up and stay inspired all year long.
Here’s how to make 2025 your best year yet:
THE POWER OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT
First, Coach Dar says to start with your environment. “A cluttered office or home environment will not be a space that helps you do your best work and find your flow.” She adds that when your environment is chaotic, it can cause setbacks and leave you feeling overwhelmed. To set yourself up for success, Coach Dar encourages making the extra effort to create a clean, organized environment that inspires you to take on each day.
THE POWER OF VISUALIZATION
She also emphasizes the power of visualization and that “when you see it, your brain can start to believe it.” Visualization tools like the Quartet® Brilliance Dry-Erase Board can provide daily reminders of your goals. Coach Dar likes to use hers to write inspiring notes to herself, including a quote for each month or your word/anthem of the year. “If it's in front of you, you're more apt to be inspired by it and take action.”
NO MORE RESOLUTIONS - MAKE IT YOUR WAY OF LIFE
“I don’t ever set New Year's Resolutions – I set a vision for the year,” advises Dar. It can be easy to lose sight of your New Year’s resolutions once the year kicks off, so rather than declaring a resolution, focus on who you want to become and take steps toward that every day. “Whether you start on the 1st of January or the 7th of February, JUST START,” she says. Consistency is key!
CHOOSE YOUR ANTHEM FOR 2025
Each year, Coach Dar selects a “Power Word” or anthem to put on her Quartet® Desktop Dry-Erase Easel. In 2024, her word was “depth” which served as a reminder to focus on quality over quantity. Picking a power word can help keep your goals in focus and provide daily motivation.
WHY-POWER OVER WILL-POWER
“Willpower can only take you so far, it's your “Why Power” that will keep you going. People can often use willpower to will themselves into resolutions, but that is not always sustainable.” Coach Dar suggests identifying why you are driven to achieve your goals and encourages you to ask yourself, “What is the best version of me this year? What does that look like?” Once you find your why, sticking with your resolutions will be much easier.
CREATE A WEEKLY REFLECTION POINT
Don’t wait till the end of the year to assess your progress. Instead, Coach Dar recommends setting a weekly reflection day. Ask yourself, “How did the week go? Did I move closer towards the person I want to become?” Use a simple 1-10 grading scale on your Quartet® Glass Dry-Erase Notepad and watch as this method helps keep you on track, motivated, and accountable with your New Year resolutions.
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