We’re well into February, and I’m still saying Happy New Year, because let’s be honest, getting back into the swing of things this year has felt slower than usual. And you know what? I’m okay with that!

As I reflected on the past year, I started writing a list, initially titled “24 things I learned in 2024.” But by December, my brain was cooked, and I just didn’t have the capacity to process it all. So, instead of tossing those valuable reflections aside, I added one more and brought them into 2025.

This list isn’t just about career lessons (though there are plenty!). It’s about how I want to show up - not just as a leader, but as a human.

A Few Highlights From My List:

📌 Prioritising joy

Making time for what lights me up - intentionally, not just when everything else is done.

📌 Holding space for complexity

Not rushing to solve or fix everything, but allowing myself to sit with emotions and contradictions.

📌 Celebrating progress (not just the big wins)

Perfection is overrated. Progress is what actually moves us forward.

📌 Setting boundaries without guilt

Every “yes” to something is a “no” to something else, so I’m choosing my yeses wisely. This is something I’ve been working on very intentionally throughout 2024, and I’ve slowly but surely built more and more confidence with it (my people-pleasing peeps will feel me with this one!), so bring it on 2025, we are doing it even more.

📌 Owning my achievements

No more brushing off accomplishments like they were nothing, or just moving right onto the next thing without thought.

📌 Enjoying more meaningful conversations

Even when they’re hard. Infact, especially when they’re hard.

📌 Choosing to still see, hear, and love… even when it’s tough

Because at the end of the day, it is the best gift we can give to others, and to ourselves.

There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But I keep coming back to this: Small actions CAN have a big impact. How we show up for ourselves and others every single day, can and does make a difference.

Want to hear the full list? Then listen in to the latest podcast episode here.

What About You?

What are you bringing into 2025? Or, what are you consciously letting go of? Flick me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram and let me know. I’d love to hear what’s on your list. 💛