As we flip the calendar on a new year and step into another 12 months of business, we are filled with endless opportunities. It’s a fresh start. This year, I’m making a conscious effort to usher in some good work habits as a freelancer this year. Perhaps you can bring some of them into your year too?

Using intentions and affirmations can enhance goal setting, give you a deeper sense of purpose, and boost self-confidence. So how exactly should you use intentions and affirmations in your business?

When we neglect to pause and reflect, goal setting can be pretty damn tricky. We need a starting point—without this, it’s impossible to know where we want to go. Grab a pen, a fresh piece of paper and some space and start by going inward with these 11 questions before you dive into 2021 goalsetting mode.