Shaunie Eminger Hoskins’ Post

Tomorrow is just another day. A fresh beginning to a new year, a clean page on life’s calendar, a symbolic start to better intentions, clarity in focus, or maybe nothing more than a simple sentimental morning to contemplate the parade of your life thus far. I hope you will use the day off work with a little extra time to clear slates and imagine how the new year might unfold for you. Others will wake desperate for aspirin and coffee, football distractions or to clean up wild night messes before sleeping away the day’s remains from which they only recently arrived home. I suspect more than a sober few will be thinking deeper thoughts throughout the day. Plans for self-restraint, how to be a little nicer, quit a bad habit, or start one better. For curious and contemplative minds the options are limitless. So, applause to those making use of this new day as a personal prompt for positive change, at least in thought, if not in deed. It’s a good day for it. Some require an external catalyst, a nodal event, or an arbitrary date of a year to propel them into deeper thoughts and richer inner lives. Shocked or startled, they may shake to their cores, begging for change, repeating that awful truth that once again, they waited for something to force their hand. Regardless, there is a glorious redemption that the only difference between last year’s regrets and this year’s successes is just another day, like today, and how we will use it.

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.

With Christmas around the corner, it's as good a time as any to reflect on the decisions that have shaped your year. We all have habits that hold us back - procrastination, self-doubt, perfectionism, negative self-talk, blaming others, avoiding discomfort, overindulgence, overcommitting, skipping exercise, ignoring finances, holding grudges, poor communication, staying in toxic relationships, neglecting connections, mindless scrolling, lack of prioritization, disorganization, fear of failure, resistance to feedback, and dwelling on the past - to name a few... 💩 Madness keeps us living the same way, "mauled and degraded" by a life we don’t even enjoy. Why keep walking a road that leads nowhere? Change isn’t something to put off until tomorrow or January 1st; it’s something we choose now. What would your life look like if you lived up to your potential? How would small, intentional changes today shape the years to come? 2025 is a blank page. Make it count. Don't be a dosser. Merry Christmas 🎅!

🔥 WOW Next year Hey, my friend, the way you enter into next year isn’t determined by your goals, your strategies, or even your systems. Yes, those things matter. But what matters most is you. How you show up personally will make or break everything else. You can have the best strategies, the best ideas, the best plans on paper. But if your heart is weary, if your mind is tired, if your vision is unclear, it won’t matter. Because you’ll carry that weariness, that exhaustion, and that lack of focus into next year—and everything else will fall apart. So I’m asking you to take a moment. Take a moment today, this week, this year to focus on you. Give your heart time to find peace. Give your mind time to rest. Let your vision grow inside of you. For me, this year has been massive. Launching businesses, launching services—it’s pushed me to the edge. But now? Now, I step into a time of rest. A time to heal, to recharge, to prepare. Because when I step into next year, I’m stepping in with force. --> With strength. --> With joy. --> With peace. --> With focus. I’ve decided what I don’t want to carry with me into next year, and I’m leaving it behind. My friend, I hope you’re doing the same. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. You were created to bring light, joy, and hope. You weren’t meant to cower in fear. You were meant to stand in strength, to rise, and to step into your calling with confidence. Next year is coming. The question is—how are you choosing to step into it?

O.P.T.I.M.I.S.M "A mental attitude characterized by hope and confidence in success and a positive future." New years come with a lot of uncertainty and fears for many and it is easy to get carried away by these negative feelings and forget to be grateful and look forward to the year ahead. Getting scared about the future happens to the best of us especially if we had a roller-coaster of a year, experienced a lot of disappointment and unmet expectations. But letting the eerie feelings take over and completely hold us back from actually looking forward to our lives being beautiful, enjoyable and positive in the coming year is not a choice I'd advice anyone to take. We have all experienced a difficult season before but we must not allow it to be the blueprint of how the rest of our lives will unfold. Your mental attitude is going to play a big role in how your new year goes; if you perceive everything in a negative light you will definitely see and experience things in a negative way! But if you choose optimism and positivity as your blueprint for how your new year goes, I trust that's how you will experience it indeed. So I challenge you; • Be intentional about being optimistic and positive this year. • Enjoy every moment of your life. • Trust that every experience you have this year is meant to build you into the best version of yourself! Wishing you an optimistic year ahead!

🌅 As the First Day Fades Away… The sun sets on the very first day of this new year. And here I am, sitting with my thoughts, heart wide open, reflecting on what’s past and what’s to come. Last year? Let’s just say it wasn’t my best. There were plans I didn’t complete, dreams I put on hold, and moments where I let self-doubt win. But tonight feels different. Maybe it’s the magic of beginnings, or maybe it’s just me, choosing to believe that better days are waiting. I don’t have it all figured out yet— and that’s okay. This year, I want to be like the morning dew, Gentle, quiet, yet full of promise. To rise like the sun after a storm, Not perfect, but radiant in my own way. To let my roots grow deeper, Even if no one sees the work beneath the surface. This year, I just want to be a little better than yesterday. For myself. For the people I care about. To embrace the chaos and still find peace. To show up, even when it’s messy. To trust the process, even when I don’t see the results. And to anyone out there who feels like you didn’t do enough last year, let’s remind ourselves: We are human. We stumble. We learn. We grow. There’s no rush, no perfect roadmap. Just take it day by day. ✨ Here’s to progress—imperfect, beautiful, and real. Because life isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being present. P.S. Let’s make this year a little softer, kinder, and more meaningful for ourselves. One step at a time, hand in hand. #HeartToHeart #NewBeginnings #GrowthOverPerfection #EveningThoughts #HereForBetter

I want to share with you a poem that will be a reminder that we should all choose a life that matters this New Year…. What Will Matter by Michael Josephson Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end. There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours, or days. All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten, will pass to someone else. Your wealth, fame, and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance. It will not matter what you owned or what you were owed. Your grudges, resentments, frustrations, and jealousies will finally disappear. So, too, your hopes, ambitions, plans, and to-do lists will expire. The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away. It won’t matter where you came from or what side of the tracks you lived on at the end. It won’t matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant. Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant. So what will matter? How will the value of your days be measured?
What will matter is not what you bought but what you built; not what you got but what you gave. What will matter is not your success but your significance. What will matter is not what you learned but what you taught. What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage, or sacrifice that enriched, empowered, or encouraged others to emulate your example. What will matter is not your competence but your character. What will matter is not how many people you knew but how many will feel a lasting loss when you’re gone. What will matter is not your memories but the memories of those who loved you. What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by whom, and for what. Living a life that matters doesn’t happen by accident. It’s not a matter of circumstance but of choice. Choose to live a life that matters this new year. Happy 2025 🥰

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?

Happy New Month! As we welcome September, the ninth month of the year, it's essential to take a moment to reflect on our journey so far. With just a few months left until the year ends, it's natural to feel a sense of urgency and introspection. But here's the thing: it's not too late! There's still time to chase your dreams, achieve your goals, and bring your visions to life. September represents a fresh start, a new beginning, and an opportunity to reboot and refocus. Remember why you started working towards your objectives in the first place. Remember the passion, the drive, and the determination that fueled your desires. Don't let setbacks, obstacles, or fears hold you back from achieving what you truly want. This month, take a deep breath, recharge, and recommit to your aspirations. Break down your goals into smaller, manageable tasks, and tackle them one by one. Celebrate your small wins, learn from your failures, and keep moving forward. September is a chance to: - Revive your motivation - Rekindle your passion - Refine your strategy - Recharge your energy Don't let the remaining months of the year slip away without making progress towards your dreams. You have the power to create the life you desire, to achieve greatness, and to make a meaningful impact. So, let's make the most of September! Let's embrace this new month with hope, positivity, and determination. Let's work together to make our goals, dreams, and visions a reality. You got this! You're stronger than you think, capable of achieving more than you imagine, and deserving of living an extraordinary life. Happy New Month, and let's make it count!

True only you can make the changes you want to see....re-strategize if necessary.