Toronto, Canada
Happy New Year!!
2024 was a very busy year, with a November and December that were off the charts! In addition, I also took time off the blog to focus on other personal projects. During this break, I travelled a lot and spent precious time with loved ones. So, with good intentions and a heart full of hope, we are getting back on track. Let’s do this!
THE RESET
I once was advised by a good friend to take the full month of January to focus on myself. Not only to reflect on what I learned throughout the past year, but to take charge of the new year in full force. First and foremost, self-evaluation is key. It’s important to see and understand what we need to change in our lives. Then, we establish new and much needed routines, habits and boundaries that will help us achieve our goals throughout the year.
THE USE OF GUIDING WORDS
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If you have been following me for a while, you know I do not believe in New Year Resolutions any more. You can read that juicy story HERE.
Instead, I have my Guiding Words. And let me tell you… what a difference this makes to your mental and emotional well-being! The guiding word (or words) you chose will serve to inspire and influence each aspect of your life that you wish to change. Following this method has given me control and a different perspective on the things that happen in my life. It also means feeling less pressure and less stress when it comes to the journey in achieving goals. And this in turn translates to a better, happier personal and professional life.
I also took the month of December to re-read Christine Carter’s THE SWEET SPOT. Boy, did it sink in this time around! All I can say is that this book is packed with smart advice that is super easy to follow. Her knowledge, techniques and hard earned wisdom helped me establish those new routines I spoke about earlier and motivate me to find that “sweet spot”. It’s a game changer. Go grab it HERE or HERE (you’ll thank me later!).
MY GUIDING WORDS FOR THIS YEAR
After this break, I feel like a brand new person- more determined, more focused and more open to all that the Universe throws at me. I am ready to kick off the New Year with new content and projects. I am also eager to embark on new adventures and experiences, to learn and explore without fear and to allow myself to feel joy and pain and everything in between.
To help me navigate 2025, I will be following these three guiding words:
ROUTINES
COURAGE
DISCIPLINE
THE HEALTH ASPECT
January is also the perfect month to book all medical and wellness appointments. This can range from your annual check-up to booking those important tests that need to be done. By doing them as soon as possible, you start the new year with a good idea of where you are physically and mentally in your health journey.
A THANK YOU MESSAGE
I am so excited for the year ahead and I hope you continue to join me for the journey! This blog will be a place that I will keep returning to each week. I hope to reconnect with you and share everything – from my latest beauty, fashion and home must-haves to favourite lifestyle choices and to entertaining in style.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to those of you that provided comments and helpful feedback over the last year and a half of this blog. I loved hearing from you! We are in a growing phase, so if you have ideas on topics you’d like me to cover this year, let me know in the comments below. You can also reach me directly in my contact page HERE. You will also find me on Instagram – we can chat over there, too.
If you have friends that would be interested in my content and join our family here, please share and spread the love!
I invite you to choose your Guiding Words for the year- may you live with purpose and create positive changes in your life.
All the best to you in 2025!
XO, Lala
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