The holidays are here, and as December 23rd rolls in, the countdown to Christmas feels more magicalāand letās be honestāa little overwhelming too.
For many of us, this time of year means wrapping up business goals while also wrapping presents under the tree. Itās a season of celebration, reflection, and sometimes, chaos.
But hereās the thingāthis season is also an opportunity to find balance between personal joy and business growth.
Before we dive into the gifts and gatherings, letās take a moment to celebrate how far weāve come this year. Whether you hit a big business milestone, launched something new, or simply stayed committed to your goalsāyou did it.
š” 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 arenāt just about sales or productivityātheyāre about connection. Whether itās family, friends, or your team, make space to be present.
āØ Tip for Entrepreneurs:
Schedule time OFF in your calendar. Just like youād block out time for a meeting, block out time for:
Baking cookies with the kids. šŖ
Watching Christmas movies by the fire. š„
Reflecting and dreaming about the future. š
Your business will still be there after Christmas, but these moments wonāt wait.
Letās face itāentrepreneurs wear a LOT of hats. And during the holidays, itās easy to feel like weāre dropping the ball somewhere.
š Pause and remember this:
You donāt have to do it all perfectly. Focus on progress, not perfection.
Whether youāre closing sales, planning for the New Year, or just trying to finish gift wrappingāyouāre doing enough.
Christmas isnāt just about closing out the yearāitās about getting excited for whatās next. Use this time to dream big for 2025.
š” Journal these questions:
Whatās 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 doesnāt happen aloneāit happens in community. So whether itās thanking your clients, supporting other entrepreneurs, or giving back, letās make sure weāre sharing the holiday spirit.
š¬ Challenge:
Take a moment to send a quick āthank youā to a client, partner, or mentor whoās helped you this year. Sometimes the smallest gestures leave the biggest impact.
This Christmas, Iām reminding myself to slow down, celebrate wins, and make room for joy.
The New Year will bring its own hustle and excitement, but for nowāletās 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 youāre buildingāboth personally and professionally.
šš¼ What are YOU celebrating this season?
Share your wins with me in the comments! š
LaDonna McAbee
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