Over the holidays, I took the time to catch up on a little reading. I always have a stack of books and magazines calling my name to open them up and give them a whirl. One of the magazines I picked up was AARP with actress Michelle Yeoh on the cover and she talked about how she is hungry for what is next in her life.
Michelle is a beautiful woman in her sixties with more energy than ever. She is an Academy Award winer and she has paid her dues. In the article she shared that she has spent decades of showing up prepared and that now is her opportunity to step into a new level of work and success she deserves. Michelle has persevered and she believes in herself and her worth.
Reflecting on her perspective reminds me of several women I know who have shared the same sentiment of being ready for what is next. No matter how much success we have experienced we often wonder what is next for us. Wondering what could be next for us does not always mean financially. Looking at what could be next could come in different types of packages.
Many of us love what we do, and we are pretty good at it, but there comes a time when we ask ourselves is this all there is? Sometimes we are not being challenged, and we wonder if we are we still learning and growing? We may not feel fulfilled and question what we are contributing to making the world a better place. We may even ask ourselves what legacy we are contributing to our family and community.
It is important we feel we are continuing to evolve to be our best selves and are challenging every facet of our lives, mind, body, and soul. One of the things I know is the more we get caught up in the day-to-day rat race of life the easier it can become for us to get behind on the habits we know are best for us. It is very important that we work on our mind and body, especially as we continue to grow older.
I recently fell trying to pick up an elderly family member, and I realized that my core was not as strong as it used to be. I am still recovering from the pain. This was a wakeup call for me to get back to my core if I want to be prepared for what is to come for me in 2025.
I realize if I want to be ready and prepared for what is next, I must take inventory of the things I need to improve. I cannot take for granted what I used to be able to do is automatically going to stay in tack. Over time things change including our minds and bodies.
What used to come easy might need a little more work or research on what would be the best way to handle the situation. This is true in all walks of life. As we all prepare for a new year take time to assess your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (also known as SWOT) to help you get in the best shape for what is to come next.
Try and learn the lessons from each stage of life you have experienced. Take the positives and make them even better and take the negatives and discard them if you do not need them. Do not hold onto failures because they will only bring you down. Remember, we all make mistakes, it is part of life. We can turn our weaknesses into strengths once we understand ourselves. The key is to learn what you really need to go to the next level and what you need to release.
2025 has much in store for each of us and how we handle the day-to-day struggles will determine how we will go and grow through the year. No matter what the year may bring, we can be determined to make the best of it and to help those that are on this journey with us be the best they can be as well. Join me and let us make 2025 the year we take no jive and be committed to thrive.
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