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Hope you had a lovely Christmas and are looking forward to the start of 2026, which will be here before we know it 🤯
That actually segues into the theme of this year’s blog nicely, as we’re going to be taking a look at how I’ve done with my goals for 2025, as there are only a couple of days left in the year. So, without further ado, let’s take a look.
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At the start of each year, I try to set out some goals for the 12 months ahead. I don’t believe in setting one fixed goals, as that’s not really how I work best, so, instead, I decide to set myself a couple of different ones, spread across my personal, professional, social and other areas.
Before we close the door on 2025 and start with the plans for next year’s goals, let’s have one final update on how this year’s goals have gone. I like to do these updates quaterly, to help keep me accountable 🙂
A couple of the goals may stay very similar for 2026; we’ll see how we go. Here’s the finished list for 2025:
🗣️ Do at least 2-3 bits of public speaking – Two weeks back, I managed to tick this one off the list! I had one bit of impromptu public speaking at the Jan retreat with the Undefinables, one trip back to the University of Reading to speak in front of students and my first recorded podcast in five years!
🌱 Focus on mindfulness – This is something that I have started to get better at, although I want to take a look at it more holistically heading into 2026, not seeing it as a box-ticking exercise, more as a gradual improvement to my routine.
🌅 Have loads of little adventures – Where do I begin with this year? Holidays to three different continents, loads of weekends away with friends, and so many memories made along the way – what more can you ask for? It really did feel like I made the most of every opportunity I had in 2025.
🤝 Meet up with more friends and connections in person – From conferences to weekend retreats, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting up with loads of friends over the last 12 months. I’ve reconnected with some old faces, started some new connections off and had a blast while doing it.
📚 Read at least 50 books – I’ve been fortunate enough to have read 90 books this year. 90 books, can you believe it? I may have to do a wrap-up of some of my favourites/most recommended for you guys, we’ll see how we go moving forward 😂
There are some updates from me. How about you? Did you manage to stick to your New Year’s Resolutions? What’s something you’d like to tick off the list by the end of the year?
I’d love to hear your thoughts ⤵️
Thanks for reading and I hope you have a lovely day!
James
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