Creative Sprints: A Two-Week Plan to Accomplish Year-End Goals

Have you ever awakened one day to find yourself massively behind on a goal or a project that you promised yourself or even worse, a client, that you’d have done by the end of the month? You realize that you’re halfway through that month and you have not even started yet.

Or maybe you are well-organized and are looking to get ahead before a season of chaos begins.

Regardless, If you find yourself needing to take decisive, manageable action on unfinished projects, then I want to share a concept with you familiar to the tech world that could help you finish strong: Sprints.

Why creative sprints work: Focus + momentum = results. Creative sprints condense your energy into a short, manageable timeframe, reducing procrastination. The urgency encourages decisive action, while the focus ensures deep, uninterrupted work.

Pick one impactful goal for December. Choose a goal that aligns with both immediate needs and long-term value (Urgent and Important). Reflect on unfinished projects or goals you’re excited to wrap up before the year ends.

Step-by-step: Day 1: Define your goal, and break it into actionable tasks. Days 2–13: Commit to daily work sessions, track progress, and adjust as needed. Day 14: Review achievements and lessons learned. Use the framework linked below to get this done with plenty of margin. Use a grid or calendar format to mark off completed tasks, building a tangible sense of accomplishment.

Here’s a framework of mine to tackle key tasks and finish strong.