Wisdom to get you ready for 2025 NOW

On the fifth day of Christmas, Deb gave to her peeps 5 Golden Gems...

As of this writing, we've got 5 days until Christmas (and 12 days until the start of the new year). So, I've put together my top 5 picks of 2024's DDD wisdom to kickstart your grand entrance into 2025...

DDD Golden Gem #5

Change can seem daunting at times. But what I’ve found to be infinitely helpful are these 3 things:

1. Have a plan.

2. Follow said plan consistently.

3. Be grateful for even the tiniest accomplishment.

Today’s Affirmation…

Baby Steps are still the most reliable way to get to where I want to go.

DDD Golden Gem #4

Make today the day you do that really cool thing you brag about in the future.

Today’s Affirmation…

I’m so glad I did this.

DDD Golden Gem #3

There’s an investing term that I believe will help us in all our decision-making endeavors. It’s called ROI and this is what it means:

“Return on investment (ROI) is a ratio that measures the profitability of an investment by comparing the gain or loss to its cost.”

So, the next time you need to make a decision, ask yourself: “What’s the ROI for ME?” By investing your energy, will it be worth your precious time?

Today’s Affirmation can help with that…

My time is way too precious to be wasted on something that’s not right for me.

PS Take a cue from today’s current generation of kiddos. They are experts at this with absolutely zero regret.

DDD Golden Gem #2

Every year around this time (May) I dig up the extremely insightful wisdom my Senior peeps (the High Schoolers, not the Boomers) passed on to their underclassmen before graduation. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised how much their words relate to life in general.

In the meantime, think back to your own high school days. Would you have offered the same sage advice? Hmmm …

“You’ll be okay! Your current circumstance doesn’t define your whole life path.”

DDD Golden Gem #1

• Woulda. Coulda. Shoulda. Didn’t.

• Guilt. Regret. Sorrow. Suffering.

Let’s break that pattern, shall we?

• Will. Can. Shall. Did.

• Proud (of taking consistent action). Content (to move forward with Baby Steps). Delighted (with the results). Eager (to do even more)!

Today’s Affirmation…

I did it THEN so I feel amazing NOW.

DDD Golden Gem BONUS

As I was writing this, it was 9 days until Christmas. According to numerology, 2025 is a 9 year (add all the digits of the year together). Number 9 is a cycle of completion, but not finality. And doesn’t that tie in perfectly with starting a new habit for January 1st???

So, here’s how to rock the number 9:

1. Make a plan – tie up loose ends on what’s important to you and get ‘er done.

2. De-clutter your life – release what no longer serves or delights you.

3. Open yourself up – allow the most magical experiences to show up for you.

In fact, let’s choose a theme song for 2025 with today’s Affirmation…

”Let it go!!! Let it go!!! Let it go!!!”

(#let that sh*t go!!!!!) Image created by Deb Plotkin