Overwhelmed? Burnt Out? Let’s Reflect Before 2025
Do you feel like the familiar pattern of overwhelm is just waiting for you as the new year approaches? Maybe just thinking about 2025 feels exhausting already. I’ve been there, and I know how hard it can be to break that cycle.
But before you dive headfirst into next year, let’s pause. Reflecting on the year you’ve just had could be the key to making 2025 feel lighter, brighter, and more manageable.
Here are 7 simple yet powerful questions to guide your reflection:
1. Energy Check
What’s one thing that drained your energy this year, and how can you change or let go of it in 2025?
Example: "Were you saying yes to too many things that didn’t light you up? It’s okay to start saying no more often or pass some tasks on to others."
2. Celebrating Wins
What’s something you achieved despite feeling overwhelmed, and how can you celebrate or build on it in 2025?
Example: "Did you tackle a big project or navigate a tough situation? Don’t just brush it off—celebrate it! Treat yourself, share your win, or take a moment to really feel proud of how far you’ve come."
3. Boundary Building
What boundaries can you set to protect your time and energy in the year ahead?
Example: "Have you been working late into the night or skipping your self-care? Maybe it’s time to set firmer work hours or block out time just for you."
4. Prioritizing Joy
What brought you joy this year, and how can you create more space for it in your life?
Example: "Did you rediscover an old hobby or have moments that made you truly happy? Why not carve out time each month for those things that make your heart smile?"
5. Reassessing Commitments
What’s one thing you said “yes” to this year that you wish you hadn’t, and what will you do differently next year?
Example: "Did you find yourself saying yes to events or favors you didn’t really want to do? Next year, try pausing before you commit and checking in with what you really want."
6. Personal Growth
What’s one belief or habit that held you back, and how will you shift it in 2025?
Example: "Have you been telling yourself you have to do it all alone? Maybe 2025 is the year you let yourself ask for help or lean on your support network."
7. Small habits, Big progress
What’s one simple, sustainable goal you can work toward to feel more balanced and fulfilled in 2025?
Example: "Could starting your day with 10 minutes of mindfulness or stretching make a difference? It’s often the small, consistent changes that have the biggest impact."
Why Reflecting on These Questions Matters for 2025
When you take the time to pause and reflect, you’re setting the foundation for a more intentional year ahead. Each of these questions is designed to help you identify what’s working, what’s not, and what you can do differently to feel more aligned and fulfilled.
If even one of these questions sparks an "aha" moment, use it as your starting point. Write it down, sit with it, and start taking small steps toward the change you want to see. You’ve got this!
Share Your Thoughts
Which of these questions resonates most with you? Let me know in the comments or share your reflections on social media. Tag me—I’d love to celebrate your insights and wins with you!
Let’s make 2025 the year you step into alignment and let go of the patterns that don’t serve you anymore.
Love SaraLou x
ps if you want help to get the transformation you crave then email me and let’s do this together!
