It’s that time of year again! With Christmas fast approaching, there is no better time than now to take a step back, relax and reflect on the year that has been. It’s also a great time to plan for the year ahead and to set your goals for 2025 if you haven’t already done so.

Thank you for everything

Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It has been an honour looking after you and your family this year, and I am truly grateful for your support and generosity. I look forward to continuing to help you and your family in the years to come, and I will continue to work as hard as I possibly can to be the best practitioner that I can be.

A time to reflect

With 2024 coming to an end, it’s a great time to reflect on the year that has been. And a great way to do this is through journaling. Reflecting helps us to see our lives through a wider lens. From a different perspective. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, but taking a moment to pause and reflect is a great way to see where we are at and where we’re headed.

Here are a few things that you could reflect back upon…

• What were some of your achievements this year?

• What were some things that didn’t quite go to plan?

• What are some things that you worked on this year that you can build upon next year?

• What are some things that you could improve upon next year?

• Are you on track to reach your short, medium and long-term goals?

• How would you rate your year overall?

A personal reflection on 2024

Reflecting back upon 2024, it really was a rollercoaster ride. My practice turned one year old and it has grown really quickly. I didn’t meet all of my targets, but then again, I’m a Taurus and I do have high expectations of myself! However, if I look back with all things considered, I am proud of my accomplishments and what I have achieved so far.

2024 was also a year full of travel! I spent a significant amount of time in Australia, as well as in Europe, Thailand and Indonesia. I attended two of my very close friends weddings in Australia and Italy, and I also had my family and friends visit me in Singapore.

As we all do, there were some tough times as well. My Grandad passed away in March, but I know that he is with my Nanna now. My Grandad was a true inspiration to me, and he was one of the people who has influenced me the most when it comes to my health and fitness. My Grandad was a runner and he was the person who taught me how to run!

On the flip side, as you may know, my partner, Hafi, and I are engaged and we are in the process of planning our wedding. We are getting married in Switzerland in August next year, so we’re in full wedding mode now. It’s been an exciting process so far, and I look forward to sharing the experience with you.

Set your goals for 2025

Setting goals is a really important part of happiness and success. Although achieving a goal doesn’t make us happy, the process of achieving goals can create happiness. But it’s important to make sure you’re setting the right goals.

There are many ways to set goals, but let me share with you how I set mine. Firstly, I set my life goal. My one goal that is the most important thing to me in my life. That might be your family, your health or your spirituality. It’s entirely up to you.

From there, I set my foundational goals, which are my big goals that I want to achieve in life. For example, one of my foundational goals is to be married to Hafi, so I’m on track to achieve that next year. Other examples might involve your family, your friends, your health, travel or anything else that is most important to you.

Next I set my long-term goals. These are normally three year goals. As human beings, we tend to overestimate what we can achieve in one year and underestimate what we can achieve in three years.

And finally, I set my 12 month goals, my three month goals and my one month goals. Your short-term goals should help you achieve your medium-term goals, which should help you achieve your long-term goals. Breaking it down into manageable steps is the key to success.

Here’s a recap…

• Your life goal

• Your foundational goals

• Your long-term goals (3 years)

• Your medium-term goals (12 months)

• Your short-term goals (3 months)

• Your immediate goals (1 month)

Here’s to 2025!

Once again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for entrusting me with you and your family’s health care. I’m truly grateful to be able to help you achieve your health goals, and I look forward to working together next year and beyond to take your health to even greater levels. It’s an honour to be able to serve you, and let’s all work together to make our lives and the lives of those around us happier and healthier.

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!