Unwrap Your Career Potential: Reflect and Recharge This Holiday Season
The holidays are here! 🎄 Between the gift-giving, holiday movies, and all the yummy treats, its a busy time of year. I always loved that feeling after the main festivities were over and I could finally catch a moment to pause, relax and recharge. I’ve often thought how great it would be if I took a pause before the busy activities and before I needed one from exhaustion. Most of us don’t do that though - pause for ourselves, do we?
So this year, despite feeling like you have no time for it, I want to challenge you to do something different. Before you jump into planning for that holiday meal, the Boxing day sale or the New Year, take a moment to reflect, recharge, and dream.
Why? Because the holidays can be transformational, for some a magical time, for others a challenging time, but either way, a time of reflection. So use this space for clarity. You may not have thought much about your career path during a few precious few days off work before, but doing so now could be a game changer in setting you up for success in 2025. Afterall , it’s just days away!
Here is a way to do just that; take stock, get motivated and gain some traction before the bells ring in 2025. New Year’s resolutions are great, so why not get a jump start now?
Reflect on Your Wins
When was the last time you really celebrated yourself? Like, popped-the-champagne, danced-in-your-kitchen celebrated?
If you’re anything like me, you probably rush from one task and accomplishment to the next, ticking boxes and thinking, “What’s next?” But here’s the thing: reflection isn’t just about looking back; it’s about recognizing the growth that got you here.
Take 10 minutes today. Go on, just do it! Grab a notebook or open the Notes app on your phone and jot down:
Your biggest career wins of 2024
A challenge you overcame
One moment you felt truly proud of yourself
Even if the list feels small, I guarantee you’ll be amazed at what you’ve accomplished. And yes, surviving a chaotic and frustrating work meeting without losing it on someone can absolutely count as a win!
Recharge Your Energy
Let’s be honest—the holiday season can feel like a full-time job. There’s family, friends, and a million things to do. But what about you?
Rest isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. When you’re running on empty, it’s impossible to dream big about bold moves or get motivated. So today, I’m officially giving you permission to:
Sleep in.
Binge-watch a holiday movie.
Say no to things that drain you.
Resting doesn’t mean you’re being unproductive. It means you’re recharging so you can step into 2025 with clarity, energy, and purpose. It gives you that pause to clear the clutter in your head and make space for vision, imagination and big dreams for yourself.
What’s your big 2025 career dream?
Dream Boldly for 2025
Now comes the fun part—dreaming big.
What’s one thing you want to achieve next year? A career shift? A new skill? Maybe it’s finally pitching that big idea that’s been brewing in your mind.
The holidays are a great time to reflect on what truly matters to you. Forget the "shoulds" and focus on what lights you up, gives you joy and makes you feel like you’re on fire. Your boldest dreams deserve your full attention.
This Holiday Season, Give Yourself the Gift of YOU
Between the twinkling lights and the toasts to the new year, make time for yourself. Celebrate how far you’ve come, recharge your spirit, and set your sights on the incredible things ahead.
You’re capable of so much more than you realize. And if in 2024 you took even the smallest of steps, just imagine what 2025 will bring. ✨
Wishing you a joyous holiday season and one where you give yourself the ultimate gift - clarity about your dream career.
I cannot wait to see everything you are going to do in 2025.
Carol