In this episode, Ale Wiecek, founder of BIFTSBO discusses the importance of aligning New Year resolutions with one's biological cycles to achieve sustainable success in 2026.

She emphasises the need to match goals with hormonal cycles and introduces the concept of cycle syncing as a strategic tool for planning. Ale also shares practical tools and rituals to help listeners plan effectively according to their body's natural rhythms.

You can join the FREE 30-Day Daily Intention Challenge, built to help you set yourself up for success in 2026 the cycle-synced way.

It’s 5–10 minutes a day, and it’s designed for real life: work, kids, deadlines, hormones, perimenopause… all of it.

Every day you’ll do:

• 2 minutes to regulate your nervous system
• 1 minute to check in with your energy
• 2 minutes to set one intention
• 1 tiny action that matches your capacity

And you’ll choose your track:

• Under 35 / predictable cycle: phase-based planning for momentum
• 35+ / perimenopause / irregular cycles: energy-based planning for stability, with zero guilt

It’s free, it’s simple, and it’s the easiest way to stop overriding your body this year.

Go to https://www.biftsbo.com/free-30-day-daily-intention-challenge or find the sign up page under our resources section here

Chapters

• 00:00:47 Introduction to Cycle Syncing
• 00:04:31 Aligning Goals with Biology
• 00:05:36 The Anti-Resolution Reset
• 00:09:10 Using Your Body in Planning
• 00:19:01 Hormone-Aligned 2026 Mapping
• 00:25:12 Consistency and Discipline
• 00:27:24 Bare Minimum Plan Ritual
• 00:28:39 Cycle Syncing Weekly Planning
• 00:42:03 Conclusion and Invitation

Resources & links:

• Download Free Emotions Tracker and Cycle Planner here
• Sign up to Free 30-Day Daily Intention Challenge (Cycle-Synced + Nervous-System-Led)
• Website: www.biftsbo.com
• Buy Book Breath In F**k This S**t Breath Out here

  
  

In this conversation, Ale and Kevin Finn, Designer, Author, Brand Expert and TEDx Speaker, explore the profound impact of design on personal and professional growth. They discuss the evolution of design thinking, the importance of ethical business practices, and the necessity of living in alignment with one's values. Kevin shares insights on navigating the entrepreneurial landscape, emphasizing the balance between passion and practical business acumen.

The dialogue highlights the significance of curiosity, integrity, and the power of giving oneself permission to explore new avenues. As they wrap up, Kevin shares his future projects and the importance of using current jobs as motivation for pursuing passions.

Takeaways

● Design is a deliberate process aimed at achieving outcomes.

● Design thinking can transform personal and professional lives.

● Life-centred design shifts focus from human-centred to ecosystem thinking.

● Ethical considerations are crucial in business decision-making.

● Clarity and focus are essential for startups and entrepreneurs.

● Integrity plays a vital role in aligning business practices with values.

● Curiosity drives growth and exploration in uncertain territories.

● Living in alignment means balancing personal values with professional responsibilities.

● Generosity and humility foster a culture of sharing knowledge.

● The world has changed, and so must our approaches to business and design.

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https://thesumof.com.au/

http://linkedin.com/in/kevin-finn

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