? Reflect, Recharge, and Rule 2025: My Rituals & Tools ??

? Hey there,

Happy New Year!

While we are almost 1 month into the new year, often the change on the calendar doesn't bring us the magical clarity we need/crave to direct the year. We are currently surrounded by a lot of change and noise, which is making it harder to stay focused. Today, I want to share with you some of the tools in my toolkit to craft your best year yet. It's never too late to sit down, reflect, and tap into the wisdom that lies within us.

?? How I Reflect on the Year

Every January, I review my calendar, photos, journals, and work highlights, asking:

• Who was I when I made those decisions? Was I fearful or was I aligned with my future self?
• What do I want to take forward, and what needs to change?

This year, I took it to the next level—literally—by reflecting at a spa. ??? Being away from daily life created space for clarity. For 2025, I’m committing to quarterly reflection days in serene spaces.

? Glows & Grows from 2024

Glows:

?? I hired a trainer—on track to hit my strength goals by 50!

?? Launched the MPower program—workplaces are finally ready to talk menopause!

?? Fell in love with pickleball and can’t wait to play more.

Grows:

?? Home office redo stalled (wallpaper picked, nothing else).

??? Managing menopause symptoms was a real test of patience.

?? Decision-making on learning investments was tough—fear held me back.

Big Insight: I was making decisions from fear. For 2025, I’ve allocated 10% of revenue to learning and connection. That’s my non-negotiable.

?? ?? Tools for Reflection & Planning

Here are some rituals and resources to help you reflect on 2024 and envision 2025:

1. FutureMe.org – Write a letter to your future self (a birthday or New Year ritual).
2. Family Planning Session – Discuss what went well, what didn’t, and hopes for the year ahead.
3. Year Compass – A workbook for reflecting and planning with guided exercises.
4. Dan Silvestre’s Themes – Set a yearly mantra or intention.
5. James Clear’s Atomic Habits System – Break down resolutions?into lasting habits

Choose what resonates, and make it your own.

Words for 2025: Clarity & Spaciousness

This year, I’m leaning into clarity—not just hoping for it but generating it. My friend Julia Harig shared a quote from Brendon Burchard’s High Performance Habits that nails this idea:

“You don’t ‘have’ clarity; you generate it. It’s not as though you walk outside one day and the Piano of Purpose falls on your head and all things become clear. Clarity is the child of careful thought and mindful experimentation. It comes from asking yourself questions continually and further refining your perspective on life.”

So true, right? Reflection isn’t a one-and-done thing. It’s a practice. That’s why I’ve scheduled a mid-year check-in on July 7, 2025, outdoors at the beach. ??? Mark your calendar today for your mid-year check in.

?? Your Turn

What will your word or mantra for 2025 be? Pick one that excites you —hit reply and share it with me, I’d love to hear what you’re planning.

Share this?with someone to help them reflect, recharge, and rule 2025!

Here’s to a year of clarity, growth, and big dreams,

Salima Valji

P.S. ?? As you’re planning for an impactful 2025, don’t forget about one of the most inspiring dates on the calendar: International Women’s Day in March! ?? If you or someone in your network is organizing an event, now’s the perfect time to get ahead.

Visit my International Women’s Day page?for ideas and offerings to make your event unforgettable. Let’s start the year by planning celebrations that drive change and empower women. ???

Share this link with event planners or colleagues—it’s never too early to set the stage for greatness in 2025! ?? #IWD2025 ?#AccelerateAction