October Resolutions: Making the Most of the Last 90 Days of the Year
When we think about resolutions, we often think of January 1st—the time to dream big, set goals, and start afresh. Yet, most of us find ourselves revisiting those resolutions only to realise we’ve drifted far from them. But what if you could finish this year strong? What if, instead of waiting for January, you used October to reset, reflect, and focus? Enter the “October Resolutions”: the perfect opportunity to make the last 90 days of the year count.
The Power of October Resolutions
October is more than just a time for school holidays and enjoying spring—it’s an ideal checkpoint to pause and review your progress. By setting resolutions in smaller, quarterly bursts, you open the door to regular recalibration and rapid progress. Instead of waiting for the New Year, you can use the final quarter of this year to push forward, adjusting your path toward your goals.
When I took stock in October, I deliberately chose to focus on a few key goals. I had committed to running a family fun run earlier in the year, so instead of letting it slip by, I booked it into my calendar, committed, and made it happen. Similarly, I had always wanted to learn guitar—so rather than deferring it to some undefined “later,” I started taking lessons. This October stocktake gave me clarity and drive to finish the year with intention.
Quarterly Resolutions in Practice
If you’re wondering how to make this practical for you, let’s break it down:
Personal Wins
It’s easy to overlook our personal goals when life gets busy. But the beauty of October Resolutions is that they help you zoom in on what truly matters. With just 90 days to go before the year wraps up, you can focus on tangible wins. For me, setting these shorter-term goals gave me permission not to aim for perfection, but to make progress—consistent, manageable, and rewarding.
From Resolutions to Results in the Corporate World
The October approach isn’t just for personal growth—it’s powerful for teams and organisations too. Recently, I helped a corporate team build a clear and actionable 4th quarter delivery and development plan. With a pressing deadline and clear milestones, they rallied around a focused plan to achieve what they needed before the end of the year. The difference was palpable: the urgency, clarity, and accountability were heightened when working with a fixed timeline.
Similarly, at an organisational level, I partnered with a company to prioritise their portfolio of critical initiatives. It wasn’t just about finishing the year strong—it was about setting up a winning foundation for the next one. By aligning projects to the strategy, ensuring the right resources were in place, and securing the necessary funding, we transformed their annual plans into actionable, achievable goals.
October Resolutions as a Catalyst for High Performance
By setting and revisiting resolutions every quarter, you move from being passive to active in your pursuit of goals. October Resolutions, in particular, bring the year into sharp focus. Whether it’s for your own development or your team’s success, these check-ins are critical for growth and momentum.
At Twenty2 Collective, we’re all about high performance and happiness. We help individuals, teams, and organisations achieve their potential through a quarterly rhythm of goal-setting, reflection, and recalibration. And as the end of the year approaches, now might be the perfect time to tick off that training program, invest in a coach to help your team achieve their 2024 commitments, or bring in a consultant to rebalance and prioritise your project portfolio for optimal success.
Get Started with a Free Tool
To help you make the most of your October Resolutions, I’m offering a free tool that will guide you through your own stocktake. Download it today to reflect on your goals, set a clear path for the last 90 days, and go into the New Year with momentum and clarity. Whether you’re looking to achieve personal milestones or bring focus to your team’s objectives, this is your chance to act.
A Final Word
You don’t have to wait until January to make a change. By taking stock in October, you gain a clear perspective on what’s important, what needs to be done, and how you can finish the year strong. The last quarter is your chance to achieve those resolutions, build momentum, and set yourself up for success. Don’t let another year slip by—start today, and let’s make those October Resolutions count.
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