¶ Reflecting and Setting Goals for Growth
Hello , beautiful , welcome to another episode of this Thing Called Wellness . I'm your host , hannon Martin . Today , we're going to talk about vision , goals and growth as we wrap up 2024 and step into 2025 . Let's talk about it . I know this time of year can feel like a whirlwind .
Everywhere we look , there are ads for planners , systems and courses promising you the beginning to the perfect new year . Right , your social media feeds and inboxes are buzzing with messages like buy my program to lay the proper foundation for success , or this is the only way to achieve your goals . Honestly , it can be a bit much .
I've been hitting that unsubscribe button and taking a step back to ask myself what do I really need in the new year ? Maybe you're feeling the same way . If so , you're not alone . So today , let's keep it simple .
We're going to talk about reflecting on 2024 , setting goals that feel good to you , deciding if vision boards are a yay or a nay , and picking the tools that works best for your journey Reflecting on 2024 . All right , before we start talking about 2025 , let's take a moment to reflect on this year .
How was 2024 for you and I mean really , how was it For me ? 2024 was a mix of highs , lows and lessons I didn't see coming . Some things went beautifully and others well . They were tough , and that's okay . Such is life . Right Lately , I've been journaling , planning with my business bestie and asking myself a few simple questions like what am I proud of ?
What did I learn ? What do I want to leave behind as I step into 2025 ? Taking time to reflect helps us see just how far we've come and , trust me , you've come farther than you realize . So if you haven't taken a moment to pause and look back , I encourage you to do it . Sit down with a journal , take a deep breath and just let it all out .
You might be surprised at the clarity it brings Setting goals for 2025 . Now that we've looked back , let's look ahead . It's goal setting time . I know the idea of setting goals can sometimes feel a lot . Trust me , I've buffered a couple of times just thinking about it . But here's the thing you don't have to have everything figured out Huge right .
This year , I'm keeping it simple . Instead of this long list of goals that stress me out and creates buffering , I'm choosing three to five goals that feel right in my gut , goals that make me feel excited and aligned , not overwhelmed . Here are a few of mine . I want to grow this podcast and connect more with you , my amazing listeners .
I want to launch my wellness subscription and make it a joyful experience . I want to take better care of my mind , body and spirit . More movement , more meditation and prayer , and more grace . What about you ? What feels right for 2025 ? Think about what lights you up and what will get you out of bed in the morning , excited to create .
I remember just recently I was talking to my son and he asked me Mom , what fills you up with joy ? What could you do for free ? Remember those old teachings ? It took me back to those , but it's so pure and yet so simple . So write out your goals , speak them into existence or share them with someone you trust , like your business bestie .
When you put your goals out there , they start to feel real and you give yourself that extra nudge to make them happen . Vision boards Yay or nay ? Right , okay , let's talk about vision boards . We keep hearing all the stars , all the I guess you can say well-influenced people talk about vision boards . Are you a vision board person ?
I feel like people are either all in or a hard pass . A couple of years ago , I loved making them , gathering pictures , gluing things down and getting creative Recent years meh , you know . Recently , just the thought of it felt like one more thing on my never-ending to-do list .
Being honest , my business bestie she's not all into the vision boards , she's more analytical , so she's creating a spiritual list instead , something she can look at daily , pray over and use to help bring her visions to life . I love that approach too . The point is to have something that keeps your goals front and center .
The point is to have something that keeps your goals front and center , whether it's a vision board , a list , sticky notes on your mirror , whatever . Do what works for you . I'm still deciding if I'll do a vision board this year , even though you know I've done them before . But what about you ?
Yay or nay on the vision board , planning tools and staying on track ? Big one right . Let's talk about staying organized . I've already picked out my planner for 2025 . And can I just say there's nothing like opening a fresh planner at the start of a new year . I'm a paper and pen kind of girl .
There's just something about writing things down , about stickers and all the things that makes it stick for me . But if digital tools work for you , go for it . You know apps like Trello Notion or even Google Calendar can be game changers , and sometimes I use them too , more so the Google Calendar .
But the key here is use what works for you and remember plans are just a guide . Life happens , so be flexible , adapt , adjust and give yourself grace along the way way . Closing 2024 with intention . As we wrap up , I want to invite you to close out 2024 with intention . We have literally two and a half weeks left in 2024 .
That's insane to even think about . I want you to take a moment to pause , breathe and reflect . For one , you made it through this year , and that's something to celebrate . One thing I haven't tried before , but I'm going to give it a try this year , is writing a letter to my future self and setting an intention for the new year .
I want to take some time to reflect on what I'm proud of , what I'm grateful for and what I'm ready to let go of . And for 2025 , I'll be centering that intention around healing . Here's the intention sentence , or just the intention within itself , I'm setting for you In 2025 , I will embrace my healing journey with patience , courage and love .
I will honor my mind , body and spirit by giving myself grace , releasing what no longer serves me and creating space for growth and joy . What about you ? What intentions feel right for you ? Whatever it is , hold on to it , because you are capable of amazing things .
¶ Embracing Intentions and Self-Love
Thank you for spending time with me today . I hope you're feeling a little more inspired and ready to step into 2025 with big intentions . If you're setting goals , making vision boards or just figuring things out , I'd love to hear about it . Connect with me on social media and let's cheer each other on .
Until next time , give yourself some grace , take it one day at a time and remember you've got this . Love you , girl . If you enjoyed today's episode , take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts , or if you listen in and remember we're also on YouTube . Disclaimer I am not a licensed mental health professional .
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