02/12/2025
đItâs December, and if youâre feeling like 2025 passed without enough to show for it, youâre not alone
Most high performers in work with arrive at the year end with the same cognitive distortion: fixating on unchecked boxes while completely discounting the growth that happened
Hereâs what gets missed in traditional goal reviews:
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not all achievement is measurable.
You didnât hit the revenue target - but you learned to delegate.
You didnât launch the product - but you built relationships that will matter in 2026.
You didnât âarriveâ - but you developed resilience, clarity or self awareness that compounds over time.
Growth isnât always linear. Sometime the most important work is invisible.
Your relationship with time matters more than your to-do list. December is complex so be intentional.
For some, this season means navigating family dynamics
For others, itâs loneliness or the pressure of forced socialising
For most, itâs a blur of obligations that leave you depleted rather than recharged
How to be strategic about December
âď¸ Say no to events that drain you
âď¸ Protect time for actual rest (not âproductive restâ)
âď¸ Be honest about what you need - not whatâs expected
The goal isnât to survive the holidays. Itâs to enjoy the season with loved ones and enter January with energy. And remember, not all progress shows up on a spreadsheet.
If youâve achieved a lot but still feel like itâs not enough - thatâs not failure. Thats data. Your nervous system is telling you something needs to recalibrate.