Happy New Year. It’s time for a fresh start!
As we step into this brand-new chapter, I hope you’re feeling encouraged and open to what the year ahead may bring. A new year has a beautiful way of reminding us that we can begin again – with fresh energy, new intentions and a renewed sense of purpose.
This is often the time we talk about goals. Many of us set intentions around fitness, health, or career growth.
Others focus on financial stability, learning new skills, better time management, or simply finding more balance in everyday life.
All of these are worthwhile and important, and if any of them are on your heart this year, I’m cheering you on.
As you reflect on what you want to focus on, I’d like to gently invite you to look beyond goals that serve only you.
What if this year, alongside personal growth, you also chose growth that reaches outward?
Maybe that looks like practicing forgiveness, even when it’s hard.
Or choosing kindness, especially in moments when it would be easier to stay silent or impatient.
Perhaps you could consider volunteering, offering your time or talents where they’re needed most.
You could possibly focus on gratitude, compassion, generosity, patience, or simply being more present with the people you love.
Goals beyond ourselves have a unique power. They don’t just change our own lives, they ripple outward and can quietly change the world around us in a positive way.
So as this new year begins, let me know…
* What will you be focusing on?
* What do you want to grow, heal, or strengthen?
* And how might your goals make life a little brighter for someone else?
I wish you a Happy New Year and hope this year brings you growth, laughter, peace, a fresh start and many meaningful moments for yourself and for others.
You may also find the tips in this previous blog helpful – https://annemckeown.com/6-habits-that-lead-people-to-success/
