Closing the Chapter on 2024

It’s the last day of 2024, and honestly, I’m not quite ready to say goodbye to this year. It’s been a whirlwind of ups and downs, but it has also brought me greater clarity about where I want to go with my coaching business and other exciting ideas I’ve been exploring.

By the time you read this, I’ll likely be out skiing🎿 , soaking in the beauty of winter ❄️ 🏔️ . But as I write this, my mind is buzzing with reflections 💭 . I want to share what I’ve been doing to wrap up 2024 and prepare to welcome 2025 with open arms.

1. Reflecting on the Year

   • Journaling about what I want to leave behind in 2024 and what I want to carry forward.

   • Sitting down with a friend to talk through my reflections and identify any blind spots I might not see on my own.

   • Taking a moment to identify habits, thoughts, or commitments that no longer serve me and letting go of these things to create space for growth and new opportunities in 2025.

2. Practicing Rauhnächte Rituals

   • Inspired by Ani, I’ve been spending 10 minutes each evening since December 25th writing down a wish for the upcoming year.

   • On the last day of the Rauhnächte, I’ve decided to burn these wishes, releasing them into the universe and letting go.

3. Writing a Letter to My Future Self

   • Creating a time capsule in the form of a letter to myself to read at the end of 2025.

   • Writing about what I hope to achieve, moments I want to experience, and what I want to feel proud of by next year’s end.

4. Setting Intentions for 2025

   • Focusing on what I want to do, have, be, and live in the upcoming year.

   • Adding these intentions to my bullet board to keep them visible as I plan my days, weeks, and months.

   • Celebrating the progress I made on my 2024 goals, even if some weren’t fully accomplished.

     

     The 2024 version

   
   

Your Turn: Letting Go of 2024

As we prepare to step into a new year, I invite you to think about what might help you close 2024 on a positive note:

• What would you like to leave behind?

• What are you excited to carry forward into 2025?

  
  

Take a moment to reflect, journal, or share with a friend. Maybe you’ll even try one of the rituals I mentioned—writing wishes, crafting a letter to your future self, or setting intentions.

Here’s to 2025!

I wish you a wonderful New Year’s Eve and hope 2025 brings you joy, growth, and new adventures.

Let’s step into this next chapter with a big smile and an open heart.

See you in 2025!

Find Your Wave,

Sarah 🌊