Could Success Finally Feel like Success in 2025?


If you hit your goals on paper in 2024

and it still feels like something

is missing, this is

for you.

Because “success” doesn’t always feel successful.

If your wins don’t align

with what fulfills you,

they’ll always feel

a little hollow.


Simply setting bigger goals for 2025 won’t do the trick.

You’re a high-achiever, so you’ll hit those goals too…

but you’ll be stuck in the same trap of

psuedo-success until you

set the right goals.

The right goals for you.

Goals that are rooted in what YOU value most,

not what someone else considers

impressive or desirable.

Not what you’ve been

taught to want,

told to want.

Goals that reflect the life you actually want to live.

Success on YOUR terms.

That’s why I created the Satisfaction Self-Assessment.


It’s easy to get so caught up

pursuing the cultural definition of success that

you forget to ask yourself what you actually want for yourself.

This assessment gives you the clarity to answer the questions

  • What do I really want?
  • What would make me finally feel successful, fulfilled proud?

You’ll reflect on 13 key areas of your life and

create a vision of success that’s rooted in

your values, priorities, and aspirations.

From there, you’ll map out the gaps

between where you are now &

where you want to be.

This is your roadmap for 2025.


How It Helps You Win (On Your Terms)

Clarity:

Finally understand what

fulfillment means for YOU,

not what society says it should be.

Focus:

Stop pouring energy into the wrong things.

Align your time, effort, and choices with what truly fills you up.

Actionable Steps:

Define what success looks like and

build a plan to get there,

one move at a time.

Momentum:

Maintain progress and alignment by

using the assessment quarterly to

recalibrate your goals so that

they evolve along with you.

This isn’t about setting impossible goals or chasing perfection.

It’s about being intentional, proactive, and realistic.

Because you deserve a life that feels as good as it looks.


Start Your 2025 Journey Now

This moment, right here, right now,

is your chance to pause, reflect, and

redefine what success looks like for you.

Don’t let it slip by.

Download the Satisfaction Self-Assessment and

take 30 minutes to complete the exercise.

Step into 2025 ready to

pursue fulfillment, not just achievement.

Download Now.

Your new year is waiting.

The question is: will you pursue a version of success that finally feels right for YOU?

Hit reply and let me know if this is the year

you stop chasing and start living intentionally.

I’ll be cheering you on.

And feel free to forward this email to a friend

who's ready to reclaim success for themselves too.

Happy 2025!

xx, Nicole

Time by Design

Are you juggling multiple non-negotiable roles (parent, founder, exec, caretaker, all the above)? Trying to "balance" and feel like you’re failing at everything? Ready to break the patterns that are keeping you stuck? Subscribe for head-led, heart-centered strategies to step out of survival mode and embrace a new Operating System for Intentional Living.​ Actionable strategies drop Sunday mornings. What to try. Why it Works. For When it Matters.

Read more from Time by Design
Abstract flowing shapes of vibrant colors.

I use the concept of “optimizing at the system level” a lot in my work with leaders. It’s how I guide them through zooming out to see the whole ecosystem, not just the tasks, to-dos and time blocks. So what do I mean by “optimize at the system level”? It’s a framework for allocating your time, energy and attention in a way that brings your life into alignment with your values, not just your responsibilities. Not getting caught up or lost in time management & life hacks or efficiency for the...

A picture of a bunch of yellow and pink leaves

There is no simpler way to be intentional with your time than to be strategic with your calendar. Your calendar isn’t just a planning tool, it’s a promise. A promise from your current self to your future self about how you’ll spend your time, energy, and attention. But if that promise is flaky, over-committed or constantly shifting, you’ll stop trusting it and you’ll override it. Think about it, would you rely on a friend like that — a friend who always says yes, then flakes, double-books...

Abstract pink peaks and valleys.

When most people hear “accountability,” they think of performance reviews, consequences and trackers. But real accountability, accountability by design, isn’t about micromanagement. It’s about setting the stage for faster progress, clearer expectations and a culture where ownership isn’t assigned, it’s assumed. When accountability is missing, here’s what happens: A team lead asks for input by Wednesday. It’s now Friday, no updates, no explanation. The project stalls while she politely pings…...