How to Plan Your Next 60 Days (Without Losing Your Mind)

November 03, 20257 min read

60 Days to Awesome

Let me guess—you have approximately 47 tabs open in your brain right now, right?

There's the work project that's due next week. The dentist appointment you keep forgetting to schedule. That thing you promised your friend you'd help with. The personal goal you started in January and haven't touched since February. Oh, and what's for dinner tonight?

Yeah. I feel you.

Here's the thing: your brain wasn't designed to be a filing cabinet. When you try to hold everything in your head, you end up stressed, scattered, and stuck in reaction mode. You're constantly putting out fires instead of actually making progress on what matters.

But what if I told you that you could get everything organized and create a clear plan for the next 60 days in just 20 minutes?

Why 60 Days Is the Magic Number

I know what you're thinking. "Another planning system? Really?"

But hear me out. Two months is the perfect planning window. It's not so long that you lose focus or motivation (I'm looking at you, yearly goal-setters who give up by February). But it's also long enough to make real, meaningful progress on the things that actually matter to you.

Think about it—what could you accomplish in 60 days if you had a clear plan and actually followed through?

You could finish that project that's been hanging over your head for months. Build a new habit that sticks. Make significant progress on a personal goal. Or finally get your life organized enough that you're not constantly scrambling.

The possibilities are actually pretty exciting when you have a clear roadmap.

The Problem With Most Planning Systems

Most planning advice falls into two categories:

Category 1: Too complicated. These are the systems that require color-coded spreadsheets, 17 different apps, and a PhD in productivity science. You spend more time planning than actually doing anything.

Category 2: Too vague. "Just set goals and make it happen!" Cool, thanks. Super helpful. eyeroll

What you actually need is something in between—a simple framework that gives you structure without suffocating you with rules.

Why Most Plans Fail

Here's the uncomfortable truth: most people don't fail because they're lazy or unmotivated. They fail because:

  • They're trying to do too much at once

  • They don't have a clear starting point

  • Their plan doesn't fit their actual life

  • They have no system to stay on track

  • They give up at the first setback

Sound familiar?

The good news? All of these problems are fixable with the right approach.

What Makes 60 Days Different

When you plan in 60-day cycles, something magical happens. You're working with your brain's natural motivation patterns instead of against them.

It's long enough to see real results, but short enough that you can maintain focus and momentum. You can actually see the finish line, which makes it easier to keep going when things get tough.

Plus, when you break your year into 60-day chunks, you get SIX opportunities to reset, refocus, and make progress. That means six chances to get it right, instead of one "New Year's resolution" that crashes and burns by February.

60 Days to Awesome Workbook

Enter: The 60 Days to Awesome Workbook

I created this free workbook because I was tired of watching people (myself included!) struggle with planning. We'd start with good intentions, create elaborate plans, and then abandon them two weeks later because they were either too complicated or too generic to actually be useful.

The 60 Days to Awesome Workbook gives you a proven three-step system that takes the guesswork out of planning. It walks you through exactly what to do, in what order, so you end up with a clear, actionable plan that actually works for your real life.

No fluff. No overwhelm. Just a straightforward process that gets results.

What You'll Actually Gain

When you download the free workbook, here's what changes:

You'll stop feeling overwhelmed. Imagine going to bed without that nagging feeling that you're forgetting something important. Imagine knowing exactly what needs your attention and what can wait.

You'll know exactly what to work on. No more waking up and wondering "what should I focus on today?" You'll have clarity and direction for every single day.

You'll actually follow through. This is the big one. The workbook includes a simple system that helps you maintain momentum without burning out. Because what good is a plan if you abandon it after two weeks?

The Real Results

Here's what people are saying about the 60 Days to Awesome system:

"I've tried so many planners and systems. This is the first one that actually stuck."

"I can't believe how much I accomplished in just 60 days. I finally feel like I'm making real progress."

"The clarity I got from this workbook was life-changing. I'm not exaggerating."

These aren't superhuman productivity machines. They're regular people with busy lives, limited time, and real responsibilities—just like you.

The difference? They have a system that works.

Who This Is For

This workbook is perfect if you:

  • Feel constantly overwhelmed by everything on your plate

  • Start plans but never finish them

  • Want to make progress on important goals but don't know where to start

  • Are tired of reactive planning and ready to be intentional

  • Need a system that actually works for real life (not some fantasy version where you have unlimited time and energy)

  • Are ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress

Who This Is NOT For

Real talk: This workbook won't help if you're looking for a magic solution that requires zero effort. Planning takes intentionality. Following through takes consistency. This system makes it as simple as possible, but you still have to show up.

Also, if you love super complicated systems with 47 steps and multiple apps, this might be too straightforward for you. We keep it simple here.

And if you're happy with how things are going and don't want to change anything? Then you probably don't need this. (But if you're reading this blog post, I'm guessing that's not you.)

What Happens Next?

Once you download the workbook, you'll have everything you need to plan your next 60 days. The whole process takes about 20 minutes from start to finish.

Twenty minutes to get clear on what matters most. Twenty minutes to create a roadmap for the next two months. Twenty minutes to set up a system that will keep you on track.

That's less time than you'll spend scrolling social media today. And the payoff? Two months of clarity, focus, and actual progress on what matters to you.

The Cost of Doing Nothing

Here's what I want you to think about: What will the next 60 days look like if nothing changes?

Will you still be overwhelmed, scattered, and frustrated that you're not making progress? Will you look back two months from now and wonder where the time went? Will you still be working on that same project that's been hanging over your head?

Or will you look back and see real, tangible progress? Will you feel proud of what you accomplished? Will you finally have a system that works?

The choice is yours.

Ready to Make Your Next 60 Days Count?

Look, you can keep doing what you're doing—reacting to whatever shows up, feeling perpetually behind, wondering where the time went.

Or you could invest 20 minutes right now to get clear, focused, and organized for the next two months.

The workbook is completely free. No strings attached. No credit card required. Just a simple system that actually works.

Download the 60 Days to Awesome Workbook, grab your favorite beverage, find a quiet spot, and give yourself the gift of clarity.

Your future self (60 days from now) will thank you.

[Download Your Free Workbook Here]


P.S. Once you download the workbook, come join our free Member Hub community! You'll get access to more planning resources, tips, and support from people who totally get it. Because planning is better together. Join here →

P.P.S. Already have the workbook and want to take your planning to the next level? Check out the complete 60 Days to Awesome Digital Planner with monthly dashboards, habit trackers, and weekly spreads to help you execute your plan.


What could YOU accomplish in the next 60 days?

xoxo - Michele @TheAwesomePlanner/EverydayAwesome

Michele @The Awesome Planner/Everyday Awesome

The Awesome Planner

Michele @The Awesome Planner/Everyday Awesome

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