โจ ๐๐๐๐: ๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ โจ
Is it a new year, new me? NOPE.
Let me let you in on a little secret: I NEVER make New Yearโs resolutions. Shocker, I know.
Why? Honestly, the pressure society puts on us to make radical, life-altering changes at the start of the year is just too much. We set unrealistic goals inspired by other people, societal expectations, marketing campaigns, or trends. But do you really want those things?
For some, resolutions work beautifullyโbut that time of year just doesnโt vibe with me.
๐๐จ, ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ ๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐?
Hereโs something Iโve never really shared before, but I feel it deep in my soul that many others might feel the same way. If this resonates and helps someone out there, my heart will be fuller knowing Iโve added value. ๐
๐๐บ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ค๐ณ๐ฆ๐ต? I break my year into quarters and use the last quarter to reflect, set my intentions, and implement strategies for the upcoming year.
This way, when the new year rolls around, Iโm already stepping into it on the right foot. ๐
๐๐๐ข๐ญ, ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ? Think about it: the pressure to make a fresh start on January 1st is intense. But if youโve already done the work and started implementing changes beforehand, youโre not scrambling. Instead, your year starts off aligned with your vision. Genius, right? (Well, at least I think so!)
Of course, not everyone will agree, and thatโs okay. ๐
Weโre all different. The real magic lies in knowing what works for ๐๐๐. And that requires self-awarenessโgetting to know yourself, even those deep, dark corners you might avoid. In those spaces of fear, challenge, or hope lies your greatest opportunity for growth. ๐ฑ
โจ ๐บ๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ 2024 ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐?
If you missed my December update, hereโs a quick recap of the 3 key lessons that shaped my transition into 2025:
1. ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ – Creating spaces where people feel heard, supported, and empowered to reclaim their power. ๐ซ
2. ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ – Meeting others where theyโre at, not where I want them to be. ๐ฏ
3. ๐๐ข๐ฒ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฎ – A beautiful Japanese principle rooted in viewing cleaning as an act of love, meditation, and purificationโfor both space and spirit. ๐งโโ๏ธ
This year, Iโm embracing fresh opportunities and building on the momentum I created last quarter.
๐ As a community builder and growth mentor, my commitment to sharing REAL experiences that foster healthy, honest connections remains stronger than ever.
Creative thinking? ๐๐ค๐ฃ-๐ฃ๐๐๐ค๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ก๐.
Coffee and kindness? ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ. โโจ
Iโll sprinkle those everywhere like a never-ending pot of fairy dust. ๐
Hereโs to 2025 โ letโs make it count! ๐ช
by Charlotte Kearsey