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January has a way of rushing us forward before we’ve had a chance to look back.
In this episode of Encore Living, I talk about why—especially if you’re a parent or empty nester—this might actually be the perfect moment to pause and celebrate what you’ve already lived through.
Not in a forced, confetti kind of way. But in a grounded, honest, “that mattered” way.
If your house feels quieter than it used to…
If your kid just went back to school…
If you’re feeling a little behind heading into the new year…
This episode is for you.
As I mention in the episode, before you decide what comes next, make a list of the most memorable things you did last year.
Big things. Small things. Moments that took energy, courage, or heart.
To give you a sense of what I mean, here’s my list from 2025:
🗽 NYC for my birthday
🎭 Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway
🖼️ NYC museums
📚 Taught an 8-week Let Them Theory class
🌴 Cabo villa (with a chef!)
🇫🇷 Traveled through France for 12 days
🪖 Normandy
🙏 Finished a year-long spiritual program
✍️ Wrote my first novel in 30 days
🔥 Led Whatever It Takes (30 days)
🎓 Ordained as a minister
🚪 Retired after 8 years
🎉 Made it to 2026
When I put it all in one place, I didn’t feel behind anymore. I could actually see what I did. And celebrate it.
After you make your list, ask yourself:
What kind of person does this list describe?
Then finish this sentence:
“I’m the kind of person who…”
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