Reflect, Renew, and Reignite for the Ultimate Start to 2025
- Brainz Magazine
- Jan 27, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 28, 2025
Rebekah King quickly became known as 'The Brain Changer' after transforming her own life by retraining her brain. As co-founder of Moonbeam Monday, she uses her skills as Master NLP Practitioner and Hypnotherapist to help people take back control of their own mind and revolutionise the way they think so they can create a life they truly love.
Picture this: It’s January 1st, and you’re staring at a blank planner, ready to make 2025 your year. But by mid-February, the excitement fades, and the cycle of "same old, same old" kicks in. Sound familiar?
You’re not alone. We often charge into a new year with grand resolutions, only to feel stuck, unmotivated, or uncertain about where to start. That’s why real transformation isn’t about setting resolutions; it’s about reflection, alignment, and intention.
So, before you dive headfirst into another year of "doing all the things," I encourage you to take a moment to pause, reflect, and set yourself up for real success in 2025.
1. Reflect – Looking back on 2024
Most people either avoid reflecting on the past (because it brings up regrets) or get stuck ruminating (which isn’t productive). But when done right, reflection is one of the most powerful tools for growth.
Why reflection matters
Think about it: How can you set meaningful goals for the future if you don’t know what actually worked (or didn’t) in the past?
Instead of focusing on what went wrong last year, ask yourself:
What challenges am I proud of overcoming?
How did I grow as a person?
What brought me the most joy and fulfillment?
What’s the biggest lesson I want to carry into 2025?
Take a moment to write down your answers. The insights might surprise you.
2. Renew – Aligning your goals with your values
A lot of goal-setting advice skips a crucial step: making sure your goals actually align with your values – what truly matters to you.
Why is this crucial?
Because if your goals aren’t rooted in your core values, you’ll either struggle to stay motivated or achieve them only to feel empty afterward.
How to align your goals with your values
Identify your top three values. These could be connection, freedom, creativity, health, personal growth… whatever drives you.
Look at your goals for 2025. Ask yourself: Do these goals reflect my values? If not, tweak them so they do.
Set a "why" behind each goal. This helps you stay committed when motivation wavers.
For example: If your value is "connection," but all your goals are career-focused with no time for relationships, it’s time to realign.
3. Reignite – Setting powerful intentions for 2025
Now comes the fun part: creating a vision for the year ahead that excites you.
The intention-setting exercise
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine it’s December 2025. You’re looking back on an incredible year. Ask yourself:
What have I achieved?
How do I feel?
Who have I become?
Now, turn that vision into three powerful intentions that will guide your decisions this year.
For example: Instead of saying, "I want to be healthier," try: "I prioritize my well-being by moving my body daily and nourishing myself with food that makes me feel good."
Bonus: Choose your word for 2025
You may have seen people choosing a "word of the year," and for good reason! A single word can act as a powerful reminder of your focus and intention.
Not sure what word to pick? Here are a few to inspire you: Growth, Balance, Courage, Alignment, Thrive, Presence, Joy, Expansion.
Write your word down somewhere you’ll see it often – on a sticky note, as your phone wallpaper, or on your fridge whiteboard. Every time you consider adding something to your to-do list, ask yourself, “Is this aligned with my word for the year?”
Final thought: The power of consistency
The key to making 2025 different from every other year? Consistency.
Big changes don’t come from one giant leap; they come from small, daily actions that add up over time. Keep reflecting, keep realigning, and keep showing up for yourself.
Want more guidance? If you know it’s time to start making more informed intentions for your year, rather than flying by the seat of your pants, join us in the Mind Masters Collective for ongoing support, coaching, and a community of like-minded women committed to growth. Visit here for more information.
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Rebekah King, NLP Master Practitioner and Hypnotherapist
Known as ‘The Brain Changer’, NLP Master Practitioner and Hypnotherapist, Rebekah King, transformed her life when she eliminated debilitating depression and anxiety after more than 20 years by learning how to retrain her brain. As the co-founder of Moonbeam Monday Training + Coaching, her mission is to reach as many women as possible to demonstrate that when you revolutionise the way they think, you can take back control of your mind and live a life of joy, meaning and happiness. Because when you change your mind, you change your life.
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