At the beginning of this year, I heard a woman being interviewed on the radio about the Lunar Year of the Dragon. She said, “This year will feel like 10 years in one.”
Did it feel like that for you?
It did for me and the year has gone so fast with highs and lows. Good work, travel, surgery downtime, fun times and losing a loved one.
I like to pause at this time of year and think back on the year that was, plan and set goals for the exciting year ahead. It has become a ritual for me and I’ve found that even if I just focus on achieving one major goal or intention it brings a wonderful sense of satisfaction when it is accomplished.
My intention for this year was to rehabilitate – not just recover from surgery but to revitalise by being healthier and fitter and look at all aspects of my business and – go with the flow.
By having that intention, I took on a consulting project, a referral from an industry colleague mid-year that boosted and refreshed my thinking by just jumping in, working fast and learning from senior business executives on how to adapt to various work and personal challenges. Great insight.
I’m now looking forward to a relaxing holiday break before the start of a busy year. My first quarter is looking good with presentation skills training, conference speaking and international travel to Manila in the Philippines for the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) conference.
Looking forward to visiting Manila again. It’s almost full circle from the beginning of my career to now. That is a story for another time!
For now, enjoy the holidays and the company of friends and loved ones – I know I will. Also relax, recharge and take time to reflect on your year.
This is a framework for setting your goals and your intention for 2025.
In 2024 what were my greatest accomplishments?
What were my biggest disappointments?
What was my biggest success and why?
What was the biggest challenge I overcame?
What insights or themes have I gleaned from these questions?
Actions that I need to start, stop and keep?
What were my 3 biggest lessons?
How can I use this information to make 2025 my best year?
If I was to erase all self-doubt, what would happen?
Thank you for being part of my community.
I wish you a Merry Christmas, happy holidays and a celebratory New Year.
