Don't Wait for 2025: Start Now!

Can you believe it? We’re just a few weeks away from 2025. Have you taken a moment to reflect on what you’ve learned and accomplished this year?

If not, let me ask you: what’s stopping you?

For me, 2024 has been a whirlwind of growth, lessons, and milestones. I’ve faced challenges, celebrated wins, and, most importantly, learned to prioritize me.

I’ve already started writing my intentions and plans for 2025, and let me tell you—this coming year is about one thing: me first.

Lessons from 2024

This year taught me a powerful truth: burnout isn’t a badge of honor. As nurses, caregivers, mothers, entrepreneurs, and leaders, we pour so much into others.

But who’s filling our cup?

I learned that if I don’t prioritize myself, my goals, and my well-being, I can’t show up fully for anyone else.

I’ve made a decision: 2025 is my year to focus on my health—mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Intentional Planning for 2025

This isn’t just a feel-good resolution. I’ve carefully laid out what I want to achieve both personally and professionally and mapped out actionable steps to get there.

This means:

• Creating space for self-care and fitness.

• Building boundaries that honor my time and energy.

• Aligning my professional goals with what truly matters to me.

  
  

And guess what? The process of planning with intention feels amazing.

Celebrating the Wins

As I look ahead, I can’t help but feel proud of how far I’ve come.

• 2025 marks the 5th year for the Director of Nursing Planner.

• It’s the 3rd year for the Unit Manager Planner.

• And I’m thrilled to introduce the Fierced and Focused Planner!

  
  

The Fierced and Focused Planner is special because it’s not nursing-related.

It’s my commitment to focusing on me. But it’s also for you—for anyone who is ready to stop surviving and start thriving.

Whether you’re a nurse, a caregiver, or simply someone juggling life’s many roles, this planner is a tool to help you create a life of intention and growth.

This isn’t easy. When you’re a single mom, balancing a career, multiple businesses, and caregiving, putting yourself first feels unnatural.

But guess what? It’s happening now.

What About You?

What lessons from this year do you want to carry into 2025? What goals do you have for the next chapter of your life?

Here’s the thing: you don’t have to wait until January 1st to start. The best time to take care of yourself and set your intentions is now.

Here’s how you can get started today:

1. Reflect on your wins and challenges from 2024.

2. Write down what you want your 2025 to look like.

3. Break those goals into small, actionable steps.

4. Start with one thing you can do today to align with your vision.

   
   

Remember, the best gift you can give to yourself—and the people who rely on you—is a version of you that’s well-rested, fulfilled, and thriving.

Don’t wait for 2025 to roll around. Start now.

 What’s one lesson you’ve learned this year that you want to carry into 2025? Share it below—I’d love to hear from you!