04 Reflect, Refine, and Plan: Turning 2024 into Your Best Chapter Yet

Creative Journeys: Story | Sound | Success

Merry Christmas and welcome to Creative Journeys!

Hi, I’m Lucy Rennie, and in this festive episode, I’m joined by the amazing Jo Day as we reflect on the past year and plan for the next. This time of year is perfect for slowing down, taking stock, and setting intentions. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or simply looking to grow, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you turn the page into 2025 with clarity and purpose.

Episode Highlights

🎄 The Power of Reflection
This Christmas Day, I’m encouraging you to pause and look back at the year gone by. Think of it as your “first draft” a chance to evaluate, refine, and reimagine your story for the next chapter.

✨ Lessons from 2024

• I’ve learned the importance of letting go of ego, perfectionism, and things that no longer serve me.
• Setting boundaries and focusing on what matters most has been transformational.

✨ Jo’s Reflections
Jo shares her pride in launching the Brunchi Shop, a dream come true, and her discovery of the joy and value in face-to-face connections.

📚 Practical Takeaways

• Reflect on the past year as a book: What chapters stand out? What would you edit or remove?
• Identify the main characters in your story, are you spending time with the right people?
• Answer three key questions for 2025:
  1. What will I stop doing?
  2. What will I start doing?
  3. What will I do more of?

My Favourite Reflection Tools

💡 Take time to meditate, journal, or simply go for a walk. These quiet moments help spark insights into what’s working, what isn’t, and where you want to go.

Episode Extras

🎁 I’ve put together a Reflection Worksheet to guide you through this process. Download it here.
🌟 If you want to go deeper, reach out for my workshop on setting meaningful goals for 2025!

Let’s Connect

We'd love to hear how you’re reflecting and planning for the year ahead. Share your thoughts and takeaways with us on social media or in the comments.

Final Thoughts

Let’s turn the page together and write a fantastic next chapter for 2025. Merry Christmas, and here’s to a New Year filled with creativity, clarity, and courage.

✨ Until next time, stay creative!

We would love to hear from you, send us a text!

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• Hey Up Folks! 👋🏻 Website - https://www.heyupfolks.com
• Hey up Folks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyupfolks/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-day-a5b409321/

Connect with Lucy Rennie:

• Website: https://www.iamlucyrennie.com/
• Lucy on Instagram: http://instagram.com/iamlucyrennie
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyrennie1/

فصل ها

1. Welcome and Merry Christmas! (00:00:00)

2. Why Reflection Matters (00:01:41)

3. The First Draft of Your Year (00:05:33)

4. Evaluating Your Year (00:07:58)

5. The Power of Saying No (00:09:50)

6. Highlighting Key Achievements (00:14:30)

7. Questions for Your Year-End Review (00:23:59)

8. Final Thoughts and Resources (00:33:40)