The holidays are here, and as December 23rd rolls in, the countdown to Christmas feels more magicalâand letâs be honestâa little overwhelming too.
For many of us, this time of year means wrapping up business goals while also wrapping presents under the tree. Itâs a season of celebration, reflection, and sometimes, chaos.
But hereâs the thingâthis season is also an opportunity to find balance between personal joy and business growth.
Before we dive into the gifts and gatherings, letâs take a moment to celebrate how far weâve come this year. Whether you hit a big business milestone, launched something new, or simply stayed committed to your goalsâyou did it.
đĄ Ask yourself:
What are the biggest lessons I learned in business this year?
What am I most proud of?
How can I build on this momentum in the New Year?
Acknowledging progress is just as important as setting new goals.
The holidays arenât just about sales or productivityâtheyâre about connection. Whether itâs family, friends, or your team, make space to be present.
âš Tip for Entrepreneurs:
Schedule time OFF in your calendar. Just like youâd block out time for a meeting, block out time for:
Baking cookies with the kids. đȘ
Watching Christmas movies by the fire. đ„
Reflecting and dreaming about the future. đ
Your business will still be there after Christmas, but these moments wonât wait.
Letâs face itâentrepreneurs wear a LOT of hats. And during the holidays, itâs easy to feel like weâre dropping the ball somewhere.
đ Pause and remember this:
You donât have to do it all perfectly. Focus on progress, not perfection.
Whether youâre closing sales, planning for the New Year, or just trying to finish gift wrappingâyouâre doing enough.
Christmas isnât just about closing out the yearâitâs about getting excited for whatâs next. Use this time to dream big for 2025.
đĄ Journal these questions:
Whatâs one BIG goal I want to achieve in my business next year?
What systems or habits will help me grow?
How can I prioritize both success and balance moving forward?
As business owners, we know that growth doesnât happen aloneâit happens in community. So whether itâs thanking your clients, supporting other entrepreneurs, or giving back, letâs make sure weâre sharing the holiday spirit.
đŹ Challenge:
Take a moment to send a quick âthank youâ to a client, partner, or mentor whoâs helped you this year. Sometimes the smallest gestures leave the biggest impact.
This Christmas, Iâm reminding myself to slow down, celebrate wins, and make room for joy.
The New Year will bring its own hustle and excitement, but for nowâletâs soak in the moments that make all the hard work worthwhile.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours! May this season bring peace, love, and inspiration for everything youâre buildingâboth personally and professionally.
đđŒ What are YOU celebrating this season?
Share your wins with me in the comments! đ
LaDonna McAbee
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