Reflecting on 2024 & Stepping Into 2025 with Intention

As the year comes to a close, there’s a mix of emotions.

On one hand, I’m glad to see the back of 2024 as it strolls away. But with the same breath I use to say goodbye, I’m also saying thank you.

For me, 2024 has been a year of big changes, tough lessons, and figuring out what truly matters. It’s been a bumpy ride at times, but it’s also given me the space to learn, grow, and start building the kind of life I want.

This year has taught me how important it is to trust myself, set boundaries, and make decisions that feel right for where I’m at. So, as we get ready for a fresh start, I want to share some thoughts on what I’m leaving behind in 2024 and what I’m bringing with me into 2025.

Leaving Instability Behind

2024 started with a curveball—a redundancy I kind of saw coming but wasn’t fully prepared for. It shook things up and pushed me to finally take a leap I’d been dreaming about: starting my own business. Let me tell you, it wasn’t easy. There were moments of doubt, fear, and feeling like I wasn’t enough. But I kept going because deep down, I knew it was what I wanted.

Looking back, it was worth it. I’ve started laying a foundation that feels solid, and in 2025, I’m ready to build on it. This year, I’m focusing on stability, security, and feeling safe in where I’m at and where I’m headed.

Letting Go of Overwhelm

This year, I’ve learned that I need space—not just physically but mentally and emotionally. Overbooking myself, cramming every minute with tasks, and constantly staying “busy” left me feeling drained and disconnected. It didn’t serve me, my family, or my work.

In 2025, I’m prioritising boundaries:

• When I’m working, I’m all in. When I’m with my family, I’m present.

• No more endless scrolling or filling gaps with my phone. Social media has its place, but I’m learning to step back when it starts to take over.

• Creating space to breathe. I’ve realised I work better when I give myself room to focus on what matters without packing my day with too much.

Trusting Myself

One of the biggest shifts this year has been letting go of the pressure to be perfect. I’ve always cared a lot about what others think (truely what I believe others think)—so much that I’d overthink even the smallest things. This year, I’ve started to let that go. I’m learning to trust myself, my decisions, and the person I am. It’s a work in progress, but I’m already feeling lighter for it.

What Intention I’m Bringing Into 2025

This next year is all about focusing on what makes me feel grounded, happy, and aligned:

• Trying New Things: I have tried A LOT of new things last year, some in alignment and some not so aligned. I am excited to trust my instinct to try the things I am wanting to sink my teeth into. I am excited to bring to the table new services and products in my business that I am working away on in the background.

  
  

• Respecting My Boundaries: This one’s a biggie. Whether it’s work or family time, I’m setting clearer lines so I can show up fully in each space.

  
  

• Aligned Growth: Working in alignment has been a HUGE work in progress over the last half of the year. I can look back at the years and see how much I have grown in many ways however some more aligned than others. This year my focus is on moving in the direction in which I am aligned to. Choosing purpose always.

  
  

• Space: This year has been an uphill battle where I haven’t allowed myself the luxury of space and time. I have been ON every moment of the day and felt guilty if I gave myself the time to switch off. Though this year I am gifting myself the space, freedom and joy of knowing there is an abundance of time. If you have followed along for a while you know I love the quote from Michelle Obama ‘You can have it all though not all at the same time’. I now know and trust that there is an abundance of time.

  
  

• Safety, Stability & Security: My words for the year of 2025. I am sure you have gathered that the last year has been a little unsteady. In fact I would say a good part of 7 years has been a little rocky. I don’t want to sound all ‘2025 will be my year’ though I am going into 2025 with wisdom, strength, and a little more oomph than I have in past years. I feel that it is something I want to trust.

A Year to Grow and Thrive

2024 was all about finding my footing. It wasn’t easy, but it taught me so much. As I move into 2025, I’m building on the foundation I’ve laid. This year isn’t about trying to be perfect or having it all figured out—it’s about continuing to grow, trusting myself, and finding joy in the journey.

If you’ve been reflecting on your “ins and outs” for the year, I’d love to hear them! Let’s make 2025 a year of growth, connection, and celebrating what makes each of us unique.

Here’s to a new year filled with possibility. Happy 2025!! xx