901 | 5-Step Process to Make a Plan (and actually stick to it!)

The Rachel Hollis Podcast

Rachel Hollis

Health And Wellness, How To, Education, Spirituality, Relationships, Personal Development, Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Personal Growth, Self-improvement

4.6 • 16.4K Ratings

🗓️ 27 October 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Rachel Hollis delves into the crucial elements of goal-setting and the importance of having a strategic plan. She emphasizes that motivation alone isn’t enough; it’s the structure and strategy that make goals attainable. Rachel outlines a five-step process for creating a practical, actionable plan that works in real life. The steps include naming the goal, breaking it down into manageable pieces, building a supportive system, scheduling and protecting the plan, and reviewing and adjusting as you go. She also highlights the importance of consistency, momentum, and self-trust in achieving long-term success. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 00:56 Welcome and Subscribe! 01:53 Motivation vs. Strategy 03:23 Making a Plan: Five Steps 03:58 Real-Life Examples of Sticking to the Plan 09:10 The Power of Specific Goals 19:26 Breaking Down Big Goals 26:23 Breaking Down Financial Goals 27:33 From Saving to Earning: A Shift in Perspective 27:54 Small Wins for Big Health Changes 28:50 The Power of Simplicity and Sticky Notes 30:12 The Science Behind Small Wins 33:26 Building a System for Success 39:59 The Importance of Scheduling and Protecting Your Goals 45:14 Review and Adjust: The Key to Longevity 47:57 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Watch the podcast on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@MsRachelHollis Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.

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0:00.0	This is the part of the process that nobody wants to do, but it's also the reason why you look at other
0:08.1	people and they seem unstoppable. You can have the best intentions in the world, but if you don't
0:16.8	build a structure to support the intentions, your plan will fall apart the second life gets messy. And I don't build a structure to support the intentions, your plan will fall apart the second life gets
0:23.2	messy. And I know y'all. We've met at the book signings. You've come to Rice Conference. We hang out
0:30.2	in the broadcast channel on Instagram. Y'all are busy. You have a lot going on. You have people
0:36.6	counting on. You have hopes and dreams. Life is going
0:39.5	to get messy. Plan for it. Plan for the fact that life will not go according to your best
0:46.6	ideals, but that you are going to have to figure it out anyway.
1:01.9	Hey guys, it's Rach. Welcome to the show. I'm so glad that you're here with us today. And I have a favor,
1:07.7	which sounds kind of harsh if we just met, but I'm assuming that most of you have been a part of this community for a hot minute. And so I got to ask, are you subscribed to the
1:12.6	podcast? Subscribing to the podcast you listen to regularly is one of the best things that you can do
1:18.6	for hosts like me. It helps to support the show and the staff that works on it. It ensures that
1:24.5	you never miss an episode when we drop a new one.
1:29.6	And here's the cool thing about subscribing.
1:33.9	If you do it, and then you hate this show, just unsubscribe.
1:35.2	It's one click away.
1:41.5	In the meantime, if you're listening, we would so appreciate it if you would just tap that button and make it official. Can I tell you something that might sting just a little?
1:58.3	If you are not where you want to be in any area of your life, it's not your
2:05.6	lack of motivation. It's not that you're bad at sticking to the goal. It's not even that you're
2:11.5	bad at naming what the goal should be. It's that you're bad at making a plan that will actually get you where you want to go.
2:21.9	It's not your lack of motivation, it's your lack of strategy.
2:27.0	Because motivation, guys, it just gets us started.
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