Closing Out 2025

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As 2025 comes to a close, I'm sure you won't be surprised to hear me say that it's time to take stock and plan for next year (in pencil, because Life Drafting). If you plan to come to the retreat, consider this your groundwork to prepare you for the work we will be doing there. If you aren't able to attend the retreat, simply use these exercises as the start of your 2026 planning.

If you’re joining us for the retreat, consider this message your soft launch—your groundwork to prepare for the deeper work we’ll be doing together. And if you aren’t able to be there in person, these reflections will still give you a powerful head start on your 2026 planning.

Before we dream forward, we pause. Before we draft the next chapter, we look at the one we’re living. This is not new for you all. This is the process that I do with you as we begin our work together, and I revisit it with you every year.

How satisfied are you—right now—with the main areas of your life?

HEALTH

Your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.Where are you thriving? Where are you running on empty? What habits helped you feel steady this year, and what needs a rewrite?

CONNECTION

Your relationships—with otherrs, friends, family, friends who feel like family. Who made your life richer in 2025? Where are you craving more support, depth, or boundaries?

CONTRIBUTION

How you showed up in the world—your work, your impact, your sense of purpose. What felt meaningful? Where did you feel misaligned or underused?

PLAY

Joy, creativity, rest, spontaneity—the stuff that reminds you you’re a human being, not a productivity robot. Where did play show up for you this year? And be honest… did it show up enough?

Take a few minutes this week to simply notice your current draft in each area. No pressure to fix anything yet. No big goals. Just awareness. You can jot notes in your journal, scribble in the margins of your planner, or record a voice memo if that’s more your style. If you want more structure, I can send you the pdf worksheets. Let me know!

This is your foundation. Your honest snapshot of the “you” that’s walking into 2026.

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Save the Date!

It's here!!! I'm so excited to announce our first annual planning retreat - Draft Your Year with Pencil and Purpose! This is the perfect opportunity for you to get away to the beach, spend time in reflection and planning, and do the personal work necessary to make your 2026 the best year yet! Dates are January 22-25, with a Thursday evening arrival and departure Sunday morning. This will be for members and other guests. Click HERE for details and the link to sign up!

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Office Hours:  Office Hours this month are on Thursday, December 18. This is for Editor's Circle Coaching Members as well as any Guided Revision Coaching Members who would like to touch base between scheduled coaching appointments. HERE is the link to schedule a 30-minute slot

The Weekly Draft: happens every Sunday evening at 7pm at this link. Come prepared to reflect on the past week and draft the upcoming week. It is meant to be a heads down, co-planning time, with me being available to share strategies and/or answer questions. Join me HERE

The Reflection Room: happens every Wednesday morning at 7am. Come as you are—pajamas, coffee, and all—for a gentle check-in, a journaling prompt (or bring your own), and quiet writing time. No camera required. Join me HERE