Every December, I feel pulled in two very different directions. Part of me wants to cozy up with a notebook and plan out my entire life. And the other part of me is like, absolutely not. If you've ever felt the same, excited about a fresh start, and overwhelmed at the thought of doing anything about it, you're in the right place.

This isn’t about goal setting, it’s about giving yourself credit and noticing what matters most to you.

I’m also sharing an exciting announcement for women business owners who are looking for executive function coaching & community in 2026 - "Ideas to Action"

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to create a simple reflection practice that fits your energy, mood, and brain
• Reflection questions to help you celebrate wins, notice unexpected joys, and learn from challenges
• How to identify habits or activities that no longer serve you and make space for what energizes you
• Why reflection doesn’t have to be tied to the calendar or to “doing more”—it’s about giving yourself credit and staying curious.
• How I used reflection to navigate challenges in my business and make aligned decisions for the year ahead

Resources Mentioned:

• Stop Doomscrolling: Get Brick 10% off when you purchase with this link! 
• Get your Free ADHD Action Plan 
• Learn about my new 12-week small group coaching program for neurodivergent women business owners - "Ideas to Action"

Other episodes you might enjoy: 

• 009: Why Your Goals Don’t Stick (And How to Set Goals and Achieve Them)
• 010: Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions: A Gentler Approach for Setting Goals &  Identity Based Goals for ADHD

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach

Connect with Sarah Lovell: 

• Website: Executive Functioning First
• Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

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