MY WORDS TO YOUFrom Markey's Heart
Keep Pushing: 2024 Was Just the Beginning
As the final days of 2024 tick away, many of us find ourselves reflecting on our wins, losses, and the “almosts.” Maybe you envisioned standing on top of a mountain of accomplishments, checking off every goal you wrote down in January. But if you’re like most ambitious women, there might be a few boxes left unchecked—and that’s okay.
The truth is, unaccomplished goals don’t mean you’ve failed. They’re simply stepping stones, gently reminding you that your journey isn’t over. Growth, after all, doesn’t happen in the perfect execution of a plan. It happens when you look at the work you’ve done and choose to push forward, with wisdom, resilience, and even bigger dreams in your heart.
Take Stock, Not Shame
Let’s start here: Celebrate what did happen this year. Maybe you didn’t land that major client, lose those 20 pounds, or finally write the book, but did you grow stronger, gain clarity, or become more determined? Did you move closer to the woman you want to be?
Be proud of the steps—big and small—that you took. Goals don’t expire at the stroke of midnight on December 31st. That business you’re building, the relationships you’re nurturing, the version of yourself you’re becoming—they are all evolving in their time.
If there’s anything you left undone, ask yourself this: Did I truly give it everything I had? If the answer is yes, be patient. If the answer is no, use that realization as fuel for the year ahead.
Dream Bigger in 2025
Here’s a secret for professional women: Your goals don’t need to be perfectly measured and neat. Sometimes, the more audacious they are, the more exciting the journey will be. So as you map out 2025, dare to think bigger.
What does “next level” mean for you? Is it:
Pivoting in your career?
Finally taking the leap to start that business?
Setting boundaries and creating more space for joy?
Whatever it is, write it down. Declare it. Create a plan, but remember to give yourself grace for the detours.
Practical Steps for a Fresh Start
1. Reflect with purpose: Take an hour or two this month to list your top three wins and three lessons learned in 2024. Let these guide your intentions for 2025.
2. Double down on your “why”: Goals that excite you start with reasons that energize you. Remember why you started—and let that “why” light your path forward.
3. Invest in yourself: Attend that conference, hire that coach, or take the class you’ve been putting off. Growth requires effort and investment, and you are worth it.
4. Find accountability: Share your 2025 vision with someone you trust—someone who will both cheer for you and challenge you.
The Woman You’re Becoming is Already Winning
If no one has told you lately: You’re doing an incredible job. Professional women like you carry heavy loads—balancing careers, families, passions, and the constant push for more.
But let’s get something straight: You aren’t “falling behind” if you have unfinished goals. The very act of having goals, pursuing them, and evolving is proof of your power. Unaccomplished goals don’t define you; they build you.
2025: It’s Time to Shine
Imagine December 2025—you’re looking back at a year where you not only reached for the stars but actually touched them. You expanded your dreams, crushed your doubts, and proved to yourself that you are, indeed, unstoppable.
That vision begins today. Keep the fire burning for your goals, dust off the dreams you pushed to the back burner, and make a decision to show up for yourself—fearlessly and fiercely—in the year ahead.
You’ve got what it takes to make magic happen. Now go claim your 2025.
Cheers to a year of becoming, achieving, and thriving.