Hey, Reader!

As 2025 wraps up, I've been thinking a lot about the power of the reset.

This is the moment where we get to pause, look back, and ask... what worked well, what did I learn?

And more importantly… what would I LOVE more of in 2026?

This year, I actively ramped up my yoga practice, which was a BIG win for my mental health and resilience. I also lost some focus in my business and spread myself too thin—lots of activity, not much traction. But here's what I'm definitely carrying forward: the power of tiny experiments. Small tests, BIG learnings.

No matter where you are right now, whether you're celebrating wins, processing challenges, or somewhere in between, this is your moment to pause, reflect, and reset for the year ahead with intention and joy.

I always carve out a few hours between Christmas and New Year's for this exact ritual, and this year I want to share my process with you👇

3 ways to reflect on your year and move into 2026 with clarity

1. THE PRACTICAL APPROACH: Review what actually happened

Download my FREE, 2025 Year-end Review Workbook and give yourself permission to celebrate the wins, acknowledge the challenges, and decide what you're bringing forward into 2026.

Inside you'll find 8 key life areas to contemplate and rate, plus prompts to help you identify:

• Your proudest moments (they count, even the small ones!)
• Your biggest challenges (and what they taught you)
• The experiments you'll take into 2026 (because not everything needs to be a commitment)
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2. THE COSMIC PERSPECTIVE: Using Chinese Zodiac wisdom

2025 was the Year of the Snake, and we're about to enter the Year of the Horse. The timing couldn't be more perfect.

The Snake Year (2025) brought:

• Transformation through release – If you felt the urge to shed old patterns, outdated beliefs, or relationships that no longer served you, that was Snake energy asking you to make space for what's next
• Wisdom gained in the quiet – This was a year for going inward, for strategic thinking rather than loud action. The insights you gained in stillness are the foundation for what comes next
• Necessary endings – Snake years ask us to complete cycles with grace. What you let go of this year wasn't loss—it was preparation

The Horse Year (2026) is bringing:

• Freedom and forward momentum – After a year of shedding and introspection, Horse energy is all about movement, progress, and breaking into a gallop toward your dreams
• Courage to take bold action – This is the year to act on those quiet insights from 2025. Horse years reward the brave, the passionate, and those willing to take the reins
• Fresh adventures and new horizons – If you've been feeling restless for something new, 2026 is your year. The Horse brings enthusiasm, optimism, and the energy to start something exciting

3. THE ENERGETIC SHIFT: The Numerology of new beginnings

And if the zodiac wasn't confirmation enough, the numbers are speaking too.

2025 was a 9 Year (2+0+2+5=9):

• The completion of a cycle – Nine is the final number in the numerological sequence, marking the end of a journey. If this year felt like a grand finale in certain areas of your life, you were right on track
• Releasing what no longer serves – Nine years ask us to clear out the clutter—emotionally, mentally, and physically. What you released made room for the extraordinary
• Integration of wisdom – This year wasn't just about letting go—it was about gathering all the lessons from the past nine years and preparing to use them differently

2026 is a 1 Year (2+0+2+6=10, 1+0=1):

• A fresh start and clean slate – One is the number of beginnings, of blank pages and wide-open possibility. You get to write a completely new chapter, so grab yourself a fresh notebook and get started!
• Independence and pioneering energy – This is your year to lead yourself, to trust your vision, and to step into uncharted territory with confidence

Planting seeds for the next cycle – What you initiate in 2026 will grow throughout the next nine-year cycle. This is the year to start projects, businesses, habits, and dreams that matter deeply to you!

All roads lead to fresh starts

Whether you follow the zodiac, trust the numbers, or simply believe in the power of intentional reflection:

2026 is built for new beginnings.

My question to you is: what are you bringing forward with you?

Take a few hours between now and into the new year to pause, reflect, and celebrate everything that brought you to this moment.

➞ Download The 2025 Year-end Review Workbook and design your fresh start​

Here's to shedding what no longer serves, embracing what's possible, and galloping into 2026 with intention, joy, and a whole lot of courage.

With love & steady momentum,

xo, Louise 🫶

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