Reflect and Reset: Simple Ways to Close Out the Year Mindfully

As 2024 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on what this year brought—both the wins I’m celebrating and the lessons I’m carrying forward.

One of the things I’m most proud of is showing up for my business every single day, even in the smallest of ways. Whether it was writing an email, brainstorming new ideas, or planning content, I kept showing up. That consistency felt deeply rewarding.

But I also learned something important: just because I’m making progress doesn’t mean my people-pleasing and perfectionism tendencies magically disappear. I’ve noticed how those habits can sneak in and sometimes lead me to avoid hard things or stick my head in the sand. It’s a work in progress, but I’m learning to embrace the mantra: done is good enough.

This time of year is the perfect opportunity to reflect on everything you’ve experienced—the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

Start by asking yourself a few reflective questions:

• What brought you joy this year?

• What felt challenging, and how did you navigate those moments?

• What lessons did you learn, and how have they shaped you?

Try this:
Jot down highlights, lowlights, and lessons learned in your journal, or create a visual collage of the year’s key moments.

Prompt idea:
What’s one thing you’re most proud of this year, and why?

Even a short reflection can remind you of how much you’ve grown and help you see patterns in your journey.

Release What No Longer Serves You

Letting go is one of the most freeing things we can do. For me, social media has been a big area of reflection this year. I pushed myself to show up, especially on TikTok, and while I was proud of trying something new, I eventually hit burnout from trying to “keep up.”

I’m still figuring out whether I’ll let it go completely, but I’ve decided this: I’m only going to use platforms and techniques that feel genuinely good in my business and life. No more doing things because I think I have to or because someone else is doing them.

If that resonates with you, here are a few ideas to help you release what’s no longer serving you:

A few ideas:

• Write a list of what you’re ready to leave behind in 2024, and burn or discard it as a symbolic gesture.

• Declutter a small space—like a drawer, a desktop, or a folder on your computer. Create physical space to reflect the mental clarity you’re inviting in.

• Take a walk and imagine letting go of a heavy weight with each step you take.

Try this:
Write down one thing you’re ready to release and say goodbye to it with kindness.

Set Gentle Intentions for the New Year

Instead of rigid resolutions, I’m focusing on feelings I want to carry into 2025. For me, that means continuing to feel proud of showing up for myself and my business, finding fulfillment in helping amazing women, and creating room for my creativity and slow-living practices.

If you’re setting intentions, here are a few ideas to guide you:

Examples:

• “I will make space for rest.”

• “I will nurture my creativity.”

• “I will connect deeply with my purpose.”

Pro tip:
Keep your intentions visible—on a sticky note, in a journal, or as a phone background. It’s a simple way to stay connected to what matters most.

Create a New Year’s Ritual

One of my favorite ways to ground myself as the year transitions is through small, meaningful rituals. Each week, I start with personal time to journal, freewrite, and plan what’s ahead. I also focus on a specific theme for my business to stay intentional and inspired.

I’m carving out daily time just for me—whether it’s walking, stretching, reading, writing, gaming, or a mix of all of the above. These rituals remind me that taking care of myself is essential, not optional.

Ideas to try:

• Light a candle and take a few deep breaths to welcome the new year with calm and intention.

• Do a short tarot or oracle card reading—try this New Year’s Tarot Spread to glimpse what’s ahead, or do a three-card pull to reflect on the past, present, and future.

• Write a letter to your future self, sharing your hopes and dreams for the year ahead.

Make It Your Own

The beauty of a Reflect and Reset practice is that it’s deeply personal. Whether you spend five minutes or an entire afternoon, what matters most is creating space to honor yourself and your journey.

This year, I’m letting go of what no longer feels good, embracing progress over perfection, and showing up for what matters—with joy, clarity, and intention.

The path forward doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to feel true to you. Here’s to a beautiful 2025.