Published on December 14, 2025
December reflections: what stayed with you this year?
December tends to pull us in two directions. One part of you is rushing to the finish line. The other is craving a little stillness, a moment to breathe before the year folds itself away.
So this week, instead of doing a “year in review,” we’re keeping it simple, gentle and real because you don’t need to relive every moment or unpack every lesson to understand what this year meant to you. A softer way to reflect is to ask yourself:
What truly stayed with me this year?
What truly stayed with me this year?
Not the overwhelm or the deadlines or the things you wish you’d done differently. But the quieter pieces. The ones that shaped you without shouting.
~ A moment of honesty you didn’t expect.
~ A friendship that felt steady.
~ A decision that was hard, but right.
~ A tiny joy that carried you through a tough patch.
~ A version of yourself you didn’t see coming.
~ A moment of honesty you didn’t expect.
~ A friendship that felt steady.
~ A decision that was hard, but right.
~ A tiny joy that carried you through a tough patch.
~ A version of yourself you didn’t see coming.
Reflection doesn’t have to be heavy. It can be a light touch. Noticing the things that mattered, even if they were small. Especially if they were small. Maybe you found new boundaries that protected your energy. Maybe you discovered you’re stronger than you thought. Maybe you softened in ways you didn’t even realise until now.
As the year winds down, give yourself permission to hold the pieces that feel good and let the rest fall away. You don’t need to tie everything up in a neat bow. You don’t need a five-year plan or a perfect vision board. Just a moment of awareness. A breath. A little clarity before you step into a new season.
Here’s to the things that stayed with you and the ones you’re ready to let go.