Ep. 37 Gratitude, Goals, and Growth: A Fresh Start for 2025
1/7/25
Welcome to the first episode of the DO GOOD X podcast in 2025, hosted by Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis. In this episode, we're kicking off the New Year by diving into three key topics to set you up for a successful year: setting business intentions, finding that work-life rhythm, and leveraging technology to support your goals. We’ll discuss how to start the year with gratitude, make time for yourself, and stay accountable to your dreams while using tools to help maintain balance and focus. So together, let’s continue to do good and be better. Until next time, be well, do good, and have a happy new year!
In This Episode
- [2:39] Embracing Gratitude Over Resolutions for 2025
- [4:59] Deepak Chopra’s Wisdom on Intentions and Accountability
- [7:02] Prioritizing Yourself: Finding Time and Defining What Matters
- [11:34] Focusing on Your Intentions and Harnessing the Power of AI
- [17:20] The Power of Working Smarter, Not Harder
- [19:17] Finding Strength and Encouragement in the DO GOOD X Community
Key Takeaways
- Start the new year with gratitude by reflecting on what you're grateful for from the past year, celebrating wins and setbacks alike. This creates a solid foundation for envisioning your goals and setting clear intentions for the year ahead. To ensure progress, share your dreams and intentions with an accountability partner who can help track your growth and hold you accountable, keeping you on track as you work towards your goals over the coming months and quarters.
- As Deepak Chopra says, intention is the starting point of a dream, fueling our desires in both business and personal life. Clear intentions are key to achieving goals, and accountability ensures progress. Whether through self-created systems or an accountability partner, staying committed is crucial. Additionally, balancing the demands of business, family, and self-care is essential for nurturing personal and professional growth.
- In a world full of distractions, prioritize where you give your attention. AI assistants like Google, Siri, and Alexa can help manage tasks and self-care. Setting digital boundaries with "Do Not Disturb," focus modes or apps like Flipd can cut through the noise. Taking time away from the digital grid allows you to reset and refocus on your intentions, bringing clarity and purpose for the year ahead.
About The Hosts
Kimberly R. Daniel
Kimberly R. Daniel catalyzes entrepreneurs and organizations to do good. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.
Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience developing and leading communications efforts, she is committed to producing effective processes and creating authentic, “sticky” brands that are community-centered.
In addition, Kimberly has nearly ten years of experience as a certified life coach. She has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship centered on social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).
She is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good in any aspect of her work.
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Stephen Lewis
Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and the creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X. This community provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.
He is an organizational change strategies and leadership development specialist focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work purposefully. Stephen co-authors Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose (2020) and A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).
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