As 2024 comes to a close, I'm taking a moment to reflect on a year that's been a blend of challenges and wins. It's been an amazing journey of growth, and I couldn’t have made it without deep reflection, connecting to my friends, leaning into my passion for photography, and telling people's stories. Below I am sharing the 6 biggest lessons I took from 2024. Cheers to the next chapter!
1. Sometimes we have to LET GO! Big transitions are tough to navigate, but you cannot grow into who you're meant to be by clinging to who you were. Life’s all about knowing when to hold on and when to LET GO, whether that’s people, old stories, or those not-so-great habits. For me, deep reflection meant getting quiet and really tuning-in to what needed to be shed!
2. Silent Weekends are A MUST! After taking 2 silent weekends this year with some deep reflection, I realized these tech-free solo getaways are now a regular part of my yearly plan. I've traveled solo before, but a weekend with zero external noise from the world, no phone, no tech, no distractions is truly a gift to yourself! After my experiences this year, the time I gave myself was truly a game-changer. Three days of journaling, meditating, walking, dancing, doing nothing but being in the moment... I allowed my mind to wander in peace. I took long walks, cooked, and spent time just being. Definitely hitting repeat on this gem!
3. BELIEVING is Seeing! In the middle of a couple of big transitions this year, I often felt like I was pushing a giant boulder uphill. And I had to remind myself: change is inevitable! Trust that by taking tiny steps, and making small shifts — they will begin to add up. Just hang on, trust the process, and eventually, the momentum will build and everything will shift! Remember: we overestimate what we can do in a day, and we underestimate what we can accomplish in a year!
4. FEEL your way through it. When the answers aren’t clear and the path forward is fuzzy, it’s all about tuning in and sensing what feels right and what’s gotta go. (Lesson 1) When things seem unclear, you may have to feel your way through it. Trust your gut! And take your next best move.
5. BIG CHANGES require BOLD MOVES! Don't be the person who tells you, NO! Make the move, even if you're scared. Fear has become my compass... if something gives me butterflies, I know it’s time to make a move in that direction. Sounds strange, but let the fear lead the way.
6. MOVE YOUR BODY MORE! Seriously, every day if you can. Stuck in a funk? In a bad mood? Are stress levels high? MOVE! Crank up some tunes and dance it out. Stretch it out. Take a hot girl walk. Your body will thank you!
2024 was a rollercoaster, but the last few months? Total magic. All the hard work, faith and gratitude finally paid off, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how everything came together! What a ride 2024 turned out to be!
Cheers to a bigger and bolder 2025! I hope it is delightfully magical.
With love,
Tanya
P.S.Ready to create your VISION for 2025? I'm hosting a Coffee Connection and Vision Board Creating event on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 10am - 12pm. Please join me! More Information: RSVP and get the details HERE!
I plan to host a monthly coffee connection in 2025 on the 3rd Saturday of every month, so keep an eye out. I'll post about the monthly coffee connection on Instagram and in the monthly newsletter.
Branding Photographer, Charleston, SC
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