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Your Attention Is Priceless Why Giving It Away Freely Is the Costly Happy New Year! The clock has started, it’s 2025. Just like that. This is the year __________ (fill in the blank). That’s what we are all thinking about. There is nothing wrong with reflection and having a visualization meeting with yourself. Next, you must decide how to spend your time and attention. To achieve what you filled in the blank, your time and attention spread will be the X factor. That decision is totally up to you. But if you don’t, it will cost you your fill-in-the-blank. Here are all the things that will happen:  1. You will be excited.  2. Life will life, good and bad.  3. You will feel under the weather.  4. You will get a burst of energy.  5. You will get stuck in the airport (like me in this picture)  6. You will have fun.  7. You will cry.  8. You will laugh.  9. You will sing. 10. You will take a shower. This is just a list of things that happen in life. Sometimes, you need to remind yourself that, good or bad, I am breathing; keep going. Protect your time and attention in 2025 so you can fill in the blank. Praying for everyone reading this message to have their best year ever! ❤️ P.S. Which airport do you think this is in my picture?

How will you chose to spend your first day of your next year of 2025?

🧚♀️Thing to leave behind in 2024 🧚♀️ firstly, happy new year to all of u 🧿 As a new year begins, we all make a list of things we'll start doing in the new year, but it's also important to leave behind toxic habits like- 🧚♀️ OLD GRUDGES– Letting go of past hurts to welcome more peace into your life. 🧚♀️ OVERTHINKING – Trusting your instincts and not letting fear hold you back. 🧚♀️UNNECESSARY STRESS – Prioritizing self-care over people-pleasing or perfectionism. 🧚♀️ NEGATIVE PATTERNS – Breaking cycles that don’t bring joy or growth, whether in habits, relationships, or thoughts. 🧚♀️ FEAR OF VULNERABILITY – Opening up more to connect deeply with those who truly care. 🧚♀️ CLUTTER (Physical and Emotional)– Simplifying your life to make room for what truly matters. 🧚♀️ MISSED OPPORTUNITIES – Releasing regret and embracing new chances with optimism. 🧚♀️ IMPOSTER SYNDROME – Trusting in your skills and accomplishments without second-guessing yourself. 🧚♀️ LIVING FOR OTHERS EXPECTATIONS – Focusing more on what *you* truly want, not what others think you should. what is something you're leaving behind in the leaving year? comment below

January. The most magical month of the year. (Said no one. Ever) Let's get real for a second: If you're feeling less than fantastic right now, that is downright NORMAL. We've just rolled off the holiday express, and suddenly we're supposed to morph into kale-crunching, gym-loving paragons of virtue? Bouncing out of bed at dawn full of energy and feeling amazing. Oh, and let's throw in a 'dry January' for good measure, shall we? Yeah, right. Here's my suggestion: Let's ditch the "new year, new me" nonsense and try something different. Like being kind to ourselves. Remember: • Change isn't a magic switch. It's more like trying to turn a cargo ship - slow and steady. • Real transformation? Usually the result of tiny, boring, consistent steps. Not as sexy, but way more doable. So if you're eyeing some changes this year, great! Finding your groove is a journey, not a January sprint. So if you're eyeing some changes this year, fantastic! But maybe dial down the pressure from "instant metamorphosis" to "gradual evolution." Now, I'd love to know: What's one tiny, almost laughably small step you're taking towards your goals this year? The more mundane, the better!

We’re SO quick to rush into the next thing, aren’t we? The next goal, the next chapter, the next version of ourselves. “Onward and upward” is the motto. But endings…? Endings rarely get the reverence they deserve. As we close out this year, I want to remind you - before you leap into what’s next, pause. Take a moment to honor what’s coming to a close. Maybe it’s a habit you *finally* let go of this year. Maybe it was a relationship that ran its course. Perhaps it was a chapter of your life you’ve outgrown. Or maybe… it’s simply the version of yourself who made it through this year - the one who survived, stretched, and showed up even when it was hard. These endings are sacred. They carry lessons, growth, and so much power. So before you plan the next big move or set a single resolution, ask yourself: 👉🏼 What am I ready to release, with gratitude? 👉🏼 What parts of this year do I want to honor before I let them go? Because when you take the time to truly close a chapter, you create space for a new one to begin. One that feels aligned, intentional, and deeply rooted in who you’re becoming. Endings aren’t failures. They’re foundations. I’d love to hear - what’s something you’re honoring as this year comes to a close? 👇🏼 —— ✨ Ready to feel more at ease this holiday season? Join my 5-day mini-course to stop stressing, and start tuning into your body: https://lnkd.in/gMJ6zCDZ

The Last January 31st, 2025 – And the First Day of the Rest of Your Year Today is the last day of the first month of 2025. The final 31st of January 2025. This moment will never come again. But here’s the thing—this is not the end of the first chapter. This is the beginning of the next eleven. Maybe the year didn’t start the way you hoped. Maybe your resolutions have faded, life has already thrown unexpected challenges your way, or you feel like time is slipping through your fingers. But that’s the past. And the past does not define the future. Right now, you stand at a crossroads. One day… or day one? You decide. Let the setbacks fuel your fire. Every challenge you’ve faced so far in 2025 is not a sign to stop—it’s a spark to ignite your momentum. Every frustration, every delay, every plan that didn’t go as expected is proof that you’re in motion. And motion means progress. Reclaim your vision. What do you want this year to feel like? What do you want to create, achieve, and become? Close your eyes and picture yourself on December 31st, 2025. Who is that person? What have they accomplished? What energy do they radiate? You are building that version of yourself right now. Shift the story. Your brain is always listening. Tell it a new story. Instead of, "I've already fallen behind," say, "I'm just getting started." Instead of, "I don’t know if I can do this," say, "I have everything I need within me." Instead of, "I have to figure it all out," say, "I only need to take the next step." Eleven months of possibility. 365 days felt big. Maybe overwhelming. But 11 months? That’s manageable. That’s exciting. That’s enough. Enough time to turn things around, to create a breakthrough, to surprise yourself in ways you never expected. So, let today be Day 1. Not one day. You’ve got this.

Rest: A Reflection for the New Year Here we are, standing on the edge of a new year—another chapter nearly written in the story of our lives. As I’ve been reflecting, searching for profound words of wisdom to sum up this season, nothing came to me at first. Instead, I realized something important: my mind is at rest today. And that’s the word that resonates with me—rest. We live in a world that moves so quickly. Our days are packed, our minds full of swirling thoughts, plans, and worries. We wear busyness like a badge of honor. But when was the last time you truly rested? Not just slept, but stopped, breathed, and allowed yourself to simply be? Rest is a gift we often overlook. It’s in those moments of quiet that we can reset, find clarity, and connect with what really matters. Rest allows us to step into the new year not just with determination but with peace. As we prepare to cross the threshold into another year, I invite you to pause and ask yourself: What does rest mean for you? How can you embrace it more in your daily life? This New Year, I hope you’ll find moments to rest—not just for your body, but for your mind and soul. Because in rest, we find renewal. Here’s to stepping into the New Year with a little less hustle and a lot more grace.

Happy Flashback Friday, everyone! 🚀 Today is more than a trip down memory lane; it's an opportunity to source inspiration from our past to fuel our ambitious journeys ahead. Let's harness the lessons from our previous experiences, memories, and achievements to empower our future. Transforming past challenges into stepping stones has been a pivotal part of our journey. Reflect on those moments when obstacles felt insurmountable, yet you persevered. This isn't just a self-congratulatory exercise but a powerful reminder that today's challenges are tomorrows triumphs in disguise. 💪 But let’s not overlook the joy found in the small victories. Those seemingly insignificant wins often form the foundation of our happiness and success. Whether it was a supportive word from a colleague or hitting a mini-goal, these moments deserve our recognition and celebration. They are the golden threads in the fabric of our lives. 🌟 Reflection is, indeed, our greatest teacher. It offers invaluable insights and patterns, guiding our choices and strategies moving forward. Whether risks taken led to unexpected success or cautious decisions averted potential setbacks, every experience provides wisdom for the road ahead. So, as we embrace Flashback Friday, let’s view it as a catalyst for growth and inspiration. By revisiting our past—the challenges, victories, and lessons—we're better equipped to approach the future with confidence and strategy. Join me in leveraging our yesterdays to illuminate our tomorrows, turning memories into motivations. Together, we’re building a brighter future, one flashback at a time! Cheers to the past that has shaped us and to the future we’re actively molding! 🚀

It’s New Year - Happy New Year all! Time for resolutions. Or is it?   For me they are the “R” word…   Why do I hate New Year’s resolutions? Simple really. 1.      Too many people put off until New Year what they should already be doing. Why wait? 2.      Too many resolutions are based upon what you THINK you should be (thinner, prettier, more successful, tee-total, etc.). What do YOU actually want to be? 3.      Most resolutions fail, leaving you feeling a failure. 4.      Resolutions enforce you into thinking about the future, when you really should be thinking about now. What is wrong with a little reflection on how your life is now, with some gratitude for what you have rather than a constant push for something “better”? 5.      Resolutions are like silver bullets. We are all impatient and want the answer immediately, right now. The best and most meaningful change comes from longer term lifestyle changes, which allow you to enjoy the journey instead of hating the ordeal. Am I alone in thinking this way??

New Year, New Me… For about a week! Have you promised yourself last year that in January you’d exercise more, start a new diet, or spend more time in nature? 🚴♀️🌴 How’s it going? 🤔 Are you keeping up with your promise, or have you found yourself giving up? 🫣 If so, you’re not alone! 🎉Research shows that only about 9% of people complete their New Year’s resolutions, while 23% quit by the end of the first week and 43% by the end of January. 📉 The biggest reasons include: 👎Lack of motivation: initial enthusiasm wears off, and motivation fades. 👎Unrealistic expectations: setting goals that are too ambitious or unrealistic. 👎No clear plan: failing to create a solid strategy to achieve goals. 👎Social pressures: giving in to social expectations or peer influence. 👎Lack of accountability: not having someone to check in with or stay accountable to. Instead of waiting for the new year, the first of the month, or Monday, start today. Do something small to kick things off -put less sugar in your coffee, walk for 10 minutes daily, do 10 breathing exercises, etc. 🥰 It’s not that hard, right? Find someone who will motivate and encourage you -they’ll be your accountability buddy. And when you hit bumps along the way, remember why you started. Yes, for the amazing You! 😍