🏃‍♀️ Making Strides in ’25 — My Mid-Year Reflection

At the start of this year, the mantra that landed on my heart was:

“Making Strides in ’25.”

It wasn’t about rigid timelines or a checklist of outcomes — it was about forward motion.

I knew I had a variety of goals — personal, professional, and spiritual — and I wanted a mantra that allowed space for trusting the process, pivoting as needed, and letting the universe guide me. 🌌

Each Sunday, I’ve taken time to reflect and ask:

🌀 What’s one intentional step I can take this week?

Sometimes it’s been a leap.

Sometimes it’s been rest.

Sometimes it’s been a deep breath before the next brave thing. 💫

🌱 Growth Comes in Waves

This year has felt like one of those “gang-buster growth” years I seem to have every 3–4 rotations around the sun.

Maybe you have them too — the kind where you plant and water like mad in the years prior, and then all at once… things begin to bloom. 🌸

This year, some of those blooms for me have included:

💚 Landing a new yoga teaching gig

💙 Stepping into a new leadership role as Toastmasters Area Director

💜 Realigning with a non-profit dear to my heart

💖 Deepening trust and connection with my own children

These wins are beautiful. But the real celebration?

🎉 That I paced myself.

Not a perfect pace — let’s be real — there were definitely sprints, and even a stumble or two.

I kept checking in, noticing when I needed recovery time, when I could go all-in, and when I had to lovingly slow my roll.

It wasn’t just about doing the thing.

It was about how I did it — honoring my physical, mental, and emotional energy so I could bring my best to each step. 🧘‍♀️✨

💬 Self-Talk and Showing Up

When things felt scary or uncertain (hello, new business owner nerves!), I paid special attention to how I talked to myself.

💭 “You’ve got this.”

💭 “Try it — even if you’re a little shaky.”

💭 “Let it be messy before it’s beautiful.”

This kind of grace-filled self-talk helped me not only take steps — but enjoy the journey a whole lot more. 💕

👣 Your Strides, Your Way

So here’s my mid-year reflection, and maybe a gentle nudge for you, too:

Your strides don’t need to match anyone else’s.

They don’t need to be long or steady or fast.

What matters most is that they are yours.

Rooted in your values.

Paced with intention.

Made with love, courage, and care. 💫

🤝 Let’s Walk Together

If you’re in a season of growth — or if you want to be, but you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed — you’re not alone. 💗

Intentional change doesn’t have to be something you navigate solo.

As your coach, I’d be honored to walk alongside you as you define your own strides and build a path that’s aligned with your heart. 🌟

Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, just a supportive space to explore what’s next. 🧡

Here’s to making strides — in our own way, at our own pace, with clarity and compassion. 🌈👟