29/12/2025
Eight lessons 2025 reminded me of:
1) My worth isn’t measured by my level of service.
Working in the support space, this was a big (and uncomfortable 😣 ) reminder. It’s easy to tie worth to how much you give or how much you can help. But this year reaffirmed that overgiving leads to burnout, not necessarily better work.
2) Not everyone will share your joy or celebrate your growth and that’s not your problem to solve.
Some people cannot meet you where you’re going. That doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. It simply means not everyone wants to walk alongside your expansion. This year, I stopped shrinking or over-explaining and placed my energy where it was genuinely welcomed.
3) You don’t want a bigger business. You want one that supports your life. Scale literally means nothing if it comes at the cost of wellbeing or presence. I’ve become far more interested in sustainability, spaciousness, and work that fits the life I actually want to live.
5) Rest isn’t something you earn at the end of productivity. It’s literally what makes it possible.
When I’m rested, everything flows better. My thinking is clearer, my work improves, and my relationships feel easier. Rest isn’t indulgent, it’s practical.
5) Depth over breadth.
Still learning this one, but carrying it forward. Being everywhere dilutes presence. Choosing depth brings more connection, less overwhelm, and a fuller way of living.
6) Family really is everything.
This year deepened my appreciation for family. It’s been a hard season, but one that brought us closer & im so grateful for the connection on the other side.
7) Other people’s inner worlds are not mine to manage.
You can care deeply without carrying what isn’t yours. Let people be in charge of themselves.
8) Hard conversations, handled with care, deepen connection.
Avoidance keeps things comfortable, not close. The relationships that grew this year chose honesty and repair over silence.
2025 was a year of shedding what no longer fit 🐍
2026 is about rising with confidence and walking your own path 🐎
Let what matters most set the pace.
Happy New Year Darlings - May you rise, shine and continue to sparkle ✨ ###