Adios 2024, Bienvenidos 2025

As we navigate the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we want to pause and create meaning around the year’s end. With the Winter Solstice on the 21st and the new year approaching, we encourage you to take time for review, reflection, and intention setting for 2025.

We appreciate having a useful worksheet to guide this discussion. This year, we’re excited to offer our traditional year-in-review alongside a special mother-daughter year-in-review. As we face the pressure to create resolutions that sound fantastic initially, it’s important to recognize that they can often be unattainable or unrealistic, leading to disappointment when we fail to meet these expectations.

As you download this worksheet, you’ll find prompts that encourage you to reflect on the things you cherished this year. Under the sections, things I loved, starting with gratitude for the past year can spark feelings of joy. Additionally, writing down a specific, favorite memory is a wonderful way to bring a smile to your face.

Below, you’ll also find sections dedicated to the challenges you’ve faced and how you’ve learned to navigate them. One of my favorite quotes, “Grow through what you go through,” so looking back maybe you can find something that learned about yourself. When addressing the difficult moments, take your time to write them down; this can evoke strong emotions, so be gentle with yourself.

We’ve had many heartfelt conversations on our pink couches – yes, a pink couch is a must-have in our office! For many of my clients, the toughest aspect of 2024 has been dealing with grief from losing someone special. Grief can also encompass the pain of bestie breakups and romantic relationship endings.

Be like Elsa and let it go

Discovering ways to release is a frequent topic of discussion in many of our sessions during this time of year. Mistakes or missteps do not define who you are, and the journey of letting go of negative messages can be a lifelong endeavor. Some individuals find it beneficial to write down their negative beliefs and create a ritual for release. One simple method is to jot these thoughts on paper or even toilet paper and let them wash away in the toilet.

Following a period of self-reflection on 2024, we are now prepared to establish our intentions and objectives for 2025. Goals are more beneficial than resolutions, as they allow us to create smaller, manageable targets, and the worksheet provides ample space to clearly outline our action steps. Planning for moments of discouragement is a natural part of the journey. Take some time to reflect on how to bounce back after a setback. Embrace your superpowers and transform into the hero of your own story.

Don’t forget to snap a photo once you’re finished and share it on social media with the hashtag #yearinreview. Also, set a reminder for June 1st, 2025, to revisit and revise your goals.

Special Mother Daughter Year in Review

As I often mention, I achieved a long-standing goal by WRITING and PUBLISHING a book in 2024. If you haven’t yet purchased your copy, here’s the link to buy it.

At Austin Therapy for Girls, one of our primary focus areas is the relationship between mothers and daughters, as we believe it plays a crucial role in enhancing your daughter’s mental health. So, this worksheet os designed for caregivers to fill out with your child, teen or even adult.

First and foremost, let’s take a moment for gratitude and appreciation. Is there a particular memory, conversation, or act of kindness you shared with your daughter in the past year that stands out to you? For daughters, what was something your mom did in 2024 that really made you feel loved?

What’s working, what’s not working?

This is an excellent starting point for reflecting on 2024, particularly regarding the ups and downs of the mother-daughter relationship. In this section, each of you can identify what works for you and what doesn’t. It might be beneficial to fill this out separately before coming together if you do it together mutually agree on Judgy McJudgy taking a break form this convo.

When noting down what has been effective and what hasn’t, be sure to include specific behaviors. For instance, in our pink coaches, we often hear about chores or the issue of not cleaning up after oneself. Caregivers might want to discuss what’s not working concerning household responsibilities, while clients have mentioned that being nagged about chores seems to have an almost magical effect of causing them to ignore requests or tune out their caregivers. and welcome to a power struggle. As we work with alot of independent thinkers (instead of using stubborn) no one likes being told what to do…

What compromises need to be made for the relationship we desire?

For instance, you could agree to create a list of daily and weekly chores that everyone can commit to. Consider making a fun checklist or ordering one from Etsy. Then, establish a no-nagging rule until the following day if tasks aren’t completed. Engaging in open discussions about what is and isn’t working can foster a more peaceful coexistence for both of you.

Is your daughter off to college or perhaps starting her journey as a young adult in a new city? This presents a wonderful opportunity to discover how to connect meaningfully, even as your relationship evolves.

How I want to show up in 2025.

This could present a great chance to establish some mutual goals. One habit I often hear mothers and daughters enjoy together is going for a walk. I’ve discovered that both mothers and daughters value this quality time spent together. Another idea is to create a special mother-daughter playlist!

Another approach to consider is to concentrate on how you want to feel. Naturally, you anticipated this – after all, we are therapists. If your goal is to experience peace, relaxation, or even joy, think about how you can achieve those feelings 80 percent of the time. If you find yourself struggling in this area, reflect on a time when you both felt positive about your relationship. What was happening then that is missing now?

And most importantly how do I want to show up for myself in 2025? It’s important when starting a new year to remember, how we feel about ourselves dictates how you show up in all aspects of your life?