Ep. 97 It's Time to Reflect

New Year's Eve can feel heavy. Or meaningful. Or like nothing at all. But for a lot of high achievers and people pleasers, this time of year brings pressure, comparison, and the quiet question of "Did I do enough?"

In this episode, I talk about reflecting on the year in a way that feels supportive instead of performative. Not through highlight reels, productivity metrics, or goals you should have—but by honoring your real life. The small moments. The hard seasons. The ways you survived, rested, and chose yourself, even when no one else saw it.

This is an invitation to move into the next season of your life without forcing a "new you," without guilt, and without rushing yourself. You don't owe anyone a self-improvement project. You get to decide what matters, when you begin, and how you move forward.

Key Takeaways

• Your life doesn't need to look impressive to be meaningful

• Progress can look like rest, survival, and quiet boundaries

• Reflection doesn't have to be public or productive—it's for you

• You don't owe anyone goals just because it's January

• Feelings and intuition are valid guides for what comes next

• You are not behind, late, or missing your chance

• You get to decide what matters and when you begin

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