Coaching Corner: Wrap It Up!

By Master Coach Marilou Butcher Roth

It seems so crazy that we are nearing the end of 2025. Truly, time does fly, or so it seems. For those of you who are familiar with my writing, you know that I am quite fond of looking closely at what we would like to see in our upcoming year, which we will get to shortly. Right now, though, let’s do some reflecting on the current year that will soon be over.

Give some thought to each of these areas: Career, Relationships, Finances, and your relationship with yourself.  

• What has been working in each of these areas?
• Do you want to continue in this same direction or make some changes?
• What do you feel you would have liked to have done differently?
• Are you willing to make those changes?
• Where do you play small in each of these areas?
• Do you want to continue to play small or are you open to living more expansively?
• What are some words that describe where you currently see yourself in each of these areas?
• What is most important to you in each of these areas?

This can be an amazing exercise to wrap up 2025 and prepare you for 2026. Most of the time, when the new year comes, we decide what goals or desires we want to implement. Exploring what has occurred in the current year allows you to see more clearly exactly what you want and where you are going.

We all have challenges that come forth into our lives, some more impactful than others. What challenges has 2025 brought your way? Have you handled the challenges and your reactions in a way that you feel good about? Emotion has the potential to generate behaviors that may not be in alignment with who you truly are. Take some time to think about this one. Is there anything that needs to be cleaned up before the end of the year? Are there conversations that need to happen to feel a sense of completion? Are there people that you need to forgive, including yourself?

The idea with all of these questions is for you to be able to complete your year without tin cans clanging behind you as you enter 2026. Once this happens, you will have a much clearer idea of how you want your fresh new year to be for you!

As you complete your individual wrap-up for 2025 and begin thinking about 2026, play with these two questions:

Wouldn’t it be nice if _______________________________________________?

Won’t it be nice when ______________________________________________?

Have some fun with this as you gently look at what is truly important for you. Eliminate all of the “shoulds” — be they familial, societal or generated from your own fears. Deciding what YOU want for YOU builds a foundation that brings you to a place of joy and ease.  

Hopefully, this information is something you find helpful. Let’s wrap up this year together!

 

  

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