Downloadable Tool: 16 Squares.. A Five Step Reset for Starting 2026 Well

Product description

What it is

When everything feels important, nothing gets proper attention.

The New Year 16 Squares gives you a simple, structured way to step back, see what actually matters in your life and work, and decide where a small nudge would make the biggest difference.

No big resolutions. No dramatic overhauls. Just clarity, focus, and momentum.

Why it works

Most people don’t need more goals, they need better focus.

This tool is grounded in coaching psychology and neuroscience principles that support:

• Forced prioritisation (so everything doesn’t feel equally urgent)

• Pattern recognition (helping the brain make sense of complexity)

• Small, achievable behaviour change (which the brain is far more likely to sustain)

The “no 7s” rule gently disrupts autopilot thinking and invites more honest self-assessment. The focus on half-point nudges keeps change realistic, doable and motivating.

Insight leads to action, without triggering resistance.

How to use it

1. Write one thing that matters to you in each of the 16 squares

2. Score each square out of 10 based on your current satisfaction

3. Choose 2 to 3 squares to focus on, not the worst, not the most urgent

4. Identify one small nudge that could lift each focus area by half a point

5. Capture reflections, patterns and insights as they emerge

Use it solo, in coaching sessions, with teams, or as a powerful start-of-year (or start-of-chapter) conversation.

Perfect for

• Coaching and leadership development

• New year or transition reflection

• Team or offsite conversations

• Anyone who wants clarity, direction and momentum, without the pressure of big resolutions

What you get

• 1 × downloadable PDF (emailed instantly after purchase for one download)

• Guided five-step worksheet

• Perfect for personal reflection, coaching sessions, or leadership programs

Change doesn’t require an overhaul. It starts with noticing and nudging.