Reflections on 2024: Lessons & Growth
Episode description
SHOW NOTES: In this episode of the Changing Our Minds podcast, hosts Karrilee and Kayelyn reflect on their experiences in 2024, discussing unexpected moments, personal growth, and the lessons learned throughout the year. They share their proudest achievements, the importance of relationships, and the significance of letting go of expectations. As they look ahead to 2025, they express their goals and aspirations for the podcast, emphasizing the power of choice and the desire for continued growth and contentment.
Takeaways:
- We made it through 2024 despite challenges.
- Unexpected moments can lead to personal growth.
- Setting goals is important, but so is flexibility.
- Proud moments often come from taking risks.
- Relationships play a crucial role in our happiness.
- Letting go of expectations can create space for new friendships.
- The power of agreement shapes our future.
- Contentment and growth can coexist.
- Embracing change is essential for personal development.
- Looking ahead with hope and intention is key.
3-2-1's - NYE Edition:
Karrilee’s List:
3 BEST FOLLOWS ON Instagram:
Sweet:
- @Wonderled.life
- @Emmy_goulet
- @ThePastelGrace
Sassy:
- @LacyCounts
- @Conservativeant
- @Cancel.ian.carroll
2 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR:
Tulip Festival (weekend away)
Balloon Stampede
1 THING YOU’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2025:
Long Awaited Answered Prayers!
Planning our next trip - Arizona? Nashville? Florida?
3-2-1 New Year Edition:
Kayelyn’s List:
3 BEST FOLLOWS ON Instagram:
- @imthirtyaf
- @brookeandconnormakeapodcast
- @jeffarcuri
2 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR:
Evelyn - She’s pretty great!
Raise at work!
1 THING YOU’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2025:
Content and Charmed by my life!
12 End-of-Year Questions for Reflection:
1. What was the most unexpected thing that happened to you in 2024?
2. What’s a goal you set at the beginning of the year, and how did it play out?
3. What was a moment this year when you felt truly proud of yourself?
4. What’s something you wish you’d done differently in 2024?
5. What was the biggest lesson you learned this year, and how will it shape your future?
6. Who or what had the most positive impact on your life this year?
7. What’s one way you stepped out of your comfort zone in 2024?
8. What’s a small moment from this year that you’ll always remember?
9. How did your relationships—family, friends, or otherwise—evolve this year?
10. What’s one thing you let go of in 2024, and what did that create space for?
11. If you had to sum up 2024 in one word or phrase, what would it be and why?
12. What are you most excited to leave behind in 2024 and take forward into 2025?
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Reflections on 2024
02:57 - Unexpected Events and Goals for the Year
06:58 - Proud Moments and Achievements
10:12 - Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations
14:07 - Impactful Relationships and Personal Growth
17:33 - Stepping Out of Comfort Zones
20:49 - Memorable Moments and Evolving Relationships
27:28 - Strengthening Relationships and Personal Growth
31:08 - Embracing Change and Spiritual Growth
31:20 - Letting Go of Expectations
35:01 - The Power of Choice and Intentional Living
35:24 - Looking Forward: Goals and Aspirations for 2025
40:36 - 3-2-1's NYE edition
54:16 - Goals for the Podcast and Future Plans