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We're brilliant at looking forwards. At setting goals. At planning what's next. But taking time to genuinely look back and celebrate what we've achieved? To acknowledge the obstacles we've overcome, the solutions we've created, the progress we've made? That's something we tend to skip right past.

And I think that's a real shame.

Because that reflection, that celebration, it's not indulgent. It's strategic. It's how we build sustainable success.

In this year end episode, we're pausing to do what creative entrepreneurs rarely give themselves permission to do: look back and genuinely acknowledge how far we've come. We'll explore why we skip this crucial step, why it matters more than you might think, and what happens when you give yourself space to reflect on where your exceptional strengths showed up this year.

Key Moments:

• [01:39] Taking time to celebrate how far you have come
• [02:53] Why we skip this step: The real power of looking back
• [08:40] My personal reflection
• [10:44] The one powerful question to reflect on over the next few days: where did your exceptional strengths show up this year?
• [13:39] A gentle invitation

Notable Quotes:

"When you take time to acknowledge how far you've come, something changes. You start to see your capabilities more clearly. You recognise patterns in what works for you. You build confidence in your ability to solve problems and overcome challenges."

Resources Mentioned:

• Read: This Week's Full Journal Post
• Link: Why Taking Time Off Work is The Smartest Productivity Strategy
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