We’re now entering Week 5 of our 6-week end of year sprint.

If you’ve followed the journey so far, you’ve built an impressive foundation:

Now, with just two weeks left, we shift into a different mode.

The systems are built.
The priorities are clear.
Now the question becomes:

How do you stay consistent when your energy dips, distractions rise, and holiday-mode starts creeping in?

That’s exactly what this week is about.

Let’s be honest, this time of year challenges everyone. Mentally, emotionally, and physically.

It’s harder to stay focused.
It’s harder to stay disciplined.
It’s harder to stick to your structure.

But this is also what separates those who finish strong from those who mentally check out and promise themselves they’ll “start again in January.”

Here’s the truth:

Your energy and mindset are the fuel for your habits.

Without them, your structure collapses.

So with that in mind, let me break down how you can protect both.

Consistency becomes 10 times easier when your energy is steady and predictable.

Here’s how to protect it:

Energy leaks are the subtle daily habits that drain you without you realising.

Examples:

For the final two weeks, ask yourself during your evening reflection:

“What did I do today that drained my energy and how can I reduce that tomorrow?”

Sleep is the foundation of focus, discipline, and productivity.

No planner or system can fix chronic exhaustion.

For the sprint, choose:

For example, I always have lights out by 9.30pm each night (whether that’s cool or not!). I aim to be off my phone by 8.30pm but sometimes that’ll stretch to 9pm (and that’s ok). From 9pm-9.30pm I like to get ready for bed, listen to my meditation app and really switch off.

This alone improves my energy and makes getting up in the morning so much easier.

This one matters and I know I’m not telling you something you don’t already know. Alcohol destroys:

It can be difficult during this time of year to avoid it altogether but if you want to finish strong I encourage you to reduce or at the least implement some guardrails.

You’ll feel the impact within two days.

For me, I’ve made a rule to not drink in my house and limit alcohol only to events or plans. I also make sure I drink water so that I’m well hydrated.

Keep it simple and easy to follow. No one’s saying you can’t enjoy yourself.

Movement stabilises energy and clears mental fog.

We’re not talking crazy 2-hour workouts. Just simple exercise even for 15 minutes:

Anything that increases blood flow increases clarity.

Energy keeps you functioning. Mindset keeps you focused.

Here’s how to stay mentally locked in during the final stretch.

Your goal made sense in Week 1.

Now you need to emotionally reconnect with it.

Ask:

Your “why” restores focus when motivation fades.

Whenever you near the end of a goal, resistance shows up:

It’s normal. Resistance isn’t a sign to stop, it’s a signal you’re on the edge of progress and the finish line is in sight.

The next 14 days are about stacking small wins that incrementally get us to the destination.

Examples:

Consistent micro-wins beat chasing big wins sporadically.

Clutter kills clarity. It can be sensory overload that will cause distraction.

Do this once a day:

A calmer mind leads to a more consistent you.

Don’t rely on motivation to finish strong, it will only get you so far.

To avoid fatigue you need to protect your energy and manage your mindset.

These final two weeks are where your structure matters most.

When you:

…you win the final stretch.

And you prove to yourself that you’re someone who finishes.