Purpose Coach Shawn

✨ 2025: The Year of “Manifest” and “Do Hard Things” ✨

Resolutions? Too mainstream for me and they don’t work. 🤷‍♀️ As I did last year, this year I’m using focus intentions – two words to guide me through 2025.

I know…. normally I’d recommend sticking to one word (simplicity, right?), but after “trying them on for size,” I couldn’t resist keeping both. Call it indecisive, call it ambitious – I call it balance.

A special shoutout to my friends for enduring my word-vetting process and tolerating my over-analysis. I’ve decided to switch it up monthly – because why not keep things interesting?

January kicks off with Manifest.
After rereading last year’s journals, turns out I manifested a lot. Who knew I was so good at it?

Then, there’s Do Hard Things. Something about testing my mental, physical, and spiritual limits is really attractive to me. Apparently, I really like challenges. Like thinking I may not make it through it.

So here’s to a year of big manifestations and even bigger challenges. Let’s see how this plays out. 🙏💪

🎄✨ New Year, New Chapter – Let’s Turn the Page! 📚

You know one simple habit that can transform your life in more ways than one?

Reading.

This holiday season, give yourself the gift of growth. 🎁 Instead of endlessly scrolling, binge-watching, or falling into time-sucking habits, challenge yourself to pick up a book – even if it’s just for 10 minutes a day.

Feeling a little restless, anxious, or struggling with tech neck and sleepless nights? 📱📺 Reading can be your cozy, calming escape. Plus, imagine how much you could learn by next December! 😳

One of the best habits I picked up from Hard 75 is reading 10 pages a day – and it’s been a game changer.

🎉 New Year, Better You.

Ready to start your next chapter?

Your couch is not your new best friend nor is it accountable. Rather, hit one of your friends up and set up your date and times you are working out like I did this morning. 😬💪

Accountability systems are backed by science to work. Lean on your system this holiday season or create one if you don’t have one!

You won’t want to let that person down.

Good habits don’t need to disappear just because it’s festive season. Small wins = Big results.

Yes, you can say ‘no’ to that third glass of eggnog. Shocking, I know.

Boundaries aren’t just for family dynamics. They’re for habits too.

Saying “no” to things that throw you off doesn’t make you a Scrooge. It makes you disciplined AF. 😬

Choose YOU, not just the extra slice of pie.

Motivation is cute in theory, but consistency? She’s the real MVP.

Stick to at least ONE habit every day.

For me? It’s my daily outdoor walk.

For you?

• Exercise for a minimum of 20 min.
• Journal for 5 min.
• Meditate (aka, hide from your family for 10 min).

Just show up for yourself—no holiday excuses necessary.

Keeping Good Habits Over The Holidays

Follow along this week for some easy Holiday Habit Hacks

Spoiler: You can enjoy holiday treats without giving up your goals.

You CAN eat sweet treats and still keep your habits in check. It’s called “portions”…not “devour all the things.”

Try this: Balance indulgence with a walk, a stretch, or squats in the kitchen while cooking. You’ll burn calories and impress or shock the family… whatever your intention is. 🤣

Here’s the beauty (quite literally) of practicing mindfulness.

You notice the most incredible events right in front of you.

Sure it was 1* out but I got to see shimmering designs throughout my trail walk this morning.

If you do anything this season begin a mindfulness practice.

It’s free.
It’s simple.
It’s doable.
It works.