You are here: / / Embracing 2025: Transforming Yourself for the New Year

Embracing 2025: Transforming Yourself for the New Year

As we step into 2025, there’s an undeniable pull toward becoming the best versions of ourselves. We’re ready, pen in hand, eagerly jotting down goals and affirmations, filling up planners with workout routines, healthier eating plans, and a renewed sense of purpose. It’s that familiar feeling we get each January, believing, “This year, I’ve got it all figured out.”

So, why doesn’t it stick?

Let’s get real: It’s not just about new goals; it’s about letting go of the baggage. Often, we step into a new year with the weight of last year’s unfinished business, habits, and mindset. And so, once again, things don’t go as planned. Old habits creep back in, and we’re left wondering why our new goals didn’t gain traction.

The good news? You don’t have to carry last year’s “stuff” into this year.

Why New Habits Don’t Stick

We often live on autopilot, repeating patterns without realizing which ones serve us and which ones don’t. Becoming aware of how our habits and routines make us feel—whether they elevate us or weigh us down—is crucial in stepping into our best selves. The more mental and emotional clutter we bring, the harder it is to build a fresh start.

How to Identify What to Let Go Of

Letting go starts with knowing what’s holding you back. Here are some signs it’s time to release certain habits or commitments:

    • It feels like a chore.
    • Deep down, you feel it’s time to let go.
    • It doesn’t bring happiness or joy.
    • You can picture a better life without it.
    • It triggers negative emotions.

How to Shed Bad Habits for Good

Bad habits are the barriers between who you are now and who you want to become. Take inventory of your behaviors and consider which ones to keep or release. Drawing from James Clear’s laws of habit formation, use reverse tactics: make bad habits hard and undesirable.

For instance, if you’re trying to reduce screen time to focus on personal projects, consider placing your phone or remote out of reach or even in another room. Or, make TV time a reward only after you’ve completed productive tasks.

Building New, Lasting Habits for 2025

If hiding your devices feels too extreme, focus on building positive habits by making them easy and satisfying. For example, reward yourself for exercising by pairing it with something you enjoy, like a favorite podcast or show. Attach your new habit to a pleasant reward to keep it consistent and enjoyable. If writing that book is on your 2025 list, set up mini-rewards along the way to keep you moving toward that goal.

Are you ready to step into the abundant year that 2025 promises?

Here’s How to Get Started

Success in 2025 is within reach, but stepping into your best self requires a little housekeeping. Before the year fully takes off, consider integrating one of these practices to clear the path:

  • Set Clear Boundaries

    Assess the people around you. If someone consistently brings you down, it might be time to set boundaries or let them go.

  • Create a Gratitude Practice

    Ground yourself in gratitude daily. Acknowledge what has brought you here and appreciate the opportunities ahead. (Need a boost? Try a guided Gratitude Journal!)

  • Commit to a Realistic Fitness Routine

    Forget the intense resolutions. Start with achievable goals like a 15-minute daily walk, which is often more sustainable than signing up for a marathon you won’t run.

  • Declutter Your Space

    A tidy environment promotes a clear mind. Clear out unnecessary items in your home, on your desktop, or within your digital life.

  • Set a goal that has nothing to do with you.

    Smile at everyone you walk by. Pay for a stranger’s coffee. Tip 25% even if the service was just ok. Donate two hours of your time each month to a cause you care about. The point is, this life isn’t always about you; it’s also about how you serve.

You change with the seasons, and if you feel that this year is your time to flourish, protect that vision fiercely. Release what doesn’t serve you and focus on the habits that will bring you to your potential.

Here’s to 2025!

This is your year. Let me know how it’s going—send me a message with your wins! I’ll be here, cheering you on every step of the way.

All my best for an incredible 2025.

SOURCES:

https://www.teaspoonofhealing.com/how-to-recognize-what-is-no-longer-serving-you/

James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/how-to-break-a-bad-habit

Are you ready to elevate your business to the next level?

Hear What Our Clients Are Saying

It Feels Like Carlyn Owns My Company With Me

Simply put, Carlyn is a competent, caring, hardworking consultant. It actually feels like she owns my company with me. She is invested and interested in IT and helping ME. She’s the kind of person when you need a million things done, she can make you heave a sigh of relief because you know you’ve got her on your side to help you get them done.

My Sales Skyrocketed 90% in 6 Months

Within the first 6 months of working with Carlyn Bushman Consulting, my sales skyrocketed by 90%. When I was afraid and had doubt in my eyes, Carlyn and her team believed in me and my brand. They never lost that momentum. Carlyn Bushman Consulting will level-up your business in ways that you may not have known possible.

Record Growth

I met Carlyn a few years ago through an acquaintance who was wearing my apparel. We quickly developed a friendship and professional bond. We started meeting monthly, discussing our business, and I quickly knew Carlyn would be a great asset to my company. I hired Carlyn last year, and we have seen record growth since. I highly recommend Carlyn to help any new start-up business or an established business that needs an extra push.

Amateur to a Pro in Business

My first meeting with Carlyn was for branding photography. When we had our planning session for her business, the conversation always turned to talking about my business. That is exactly who Carlyn is. When she believes in you or your product, she becomes passionate in helping you achieve success! Carlyn Bushman Consulting has taken me from an amateur to a pro on the business side of my photography!  She is not only a consultant for your business, she is an encourager, support and cheerleader as well!

View More Testimonials

Meet Carlyn

CBC Team Page

Our Pillars

Testimonials

Press Page

Podcast Appearances

POP Blogs

FAQ

Become an Affiliate

Client Portal

CMB Brands, LLC ©️ | Website by Maximize Digital Media
Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Copyright Notice | Social Media Disclaimer

Black Friday is Just Weeks Away—Feeling the Pressure?