2025 asked a lot of me but what a year it’s been.

It wasn’t always comfortable, but it was deeply formative. I did not get a migraine at all throughout 2025 but that’s not the real reason for this post 🙂

As I step into 2026 with the ‘do it scared’ mindset, I want to acknowledge what I achieved, what challenged me, and what I’m choosing to continue, especially when it feels scary. I am on a mission to discover my purpose and I feel it’s here. Push myself outside my comfort zone, document it and help others experiencing the same thing.

Rejection Is Redirection

This year came with a bit of rejection (in different forms). I experienced redundancy, which didn’t concern me initially but after a few weeks it did feel unsettling, but ultimately gave me space to pause, reassess, and choose more intentionally. I also navigated two dating situations that didn’t work out (one of which was an awkward few months where the person was in my gym space haha). While disappointing, I handled both with grace to their face anyway, implemented boundaries and didn’t spiral or lose myself. I trusted that what didn’t align was simply making room for what will. I always think to myself, this is moving me towards my person!

The work situation wasn’t ideal but I needed a new challenge and I was bored. Now, I am pursuing contract Salesforce Trainer opportunities outside IR35 and financially it’s great! Also doing a Change Management Practitioner certification followed by the Salesforce Admin Cert.

Growth, Discipline, and my new fav quote ‘Do It Scared!”

I continued working on my growth mindset in 2025. I committed to my fitness and lost 7kg of body fat by investing in a well worth it coach (Rachael/Fitz). I could not have achieved it without her. Accountability is needed. This year I turned 30-great (38) and I’m on a mission to be the best version of myself and really step outside my comfort zone. I also gained gym confidence, posting daily gym workouts on Instagram, including my chin up and deadlift progress and even participated in a photoshoot, something I once would have talked myself out of. Never feeling quite ready.

I improved consistency with bachata as I grew to love it more. I invested in privates with Ash (my teacher), Cynera and Rebecca. I also put together and posted a vulnerable bachata reel on Instagram demonstrating some areas of weakness, participated in a bachata choreography and ladies styling classes. The Insta reel has reached over 1k views which I never expected but shows it is reaching people. So I’ll continue investing in my dancing until I reach the level I know I’m capable of and show it.

Progress came from showing up, not waiting to feel ready.

It’s fascinating how what you think you look, is different to how you actually look like. You would only know this by recording yourself. Which I continue to do. It’s a part of me now (sorry guys haha).

Courage Beyond Comfort

One of the most empowering moments of the year was traveling solo to Lisbon for 3 days, funded by my redundancy money ha. I had a feeling I would land a job while I was away and I did. What could have felt like a setback became a reminder that I can trust myself, navigate uncertainty, and continue enjoying my own company.

Timing really is everything!

Along the way, I met some incredible ladies (bachata and my coach especially). Supportive, encouraging, well-timed connections. People come into your life for a reason.

Looking Ahead to 2026

In 2026, my focus is simple but intentional:

Continue doing it scared
Keep posting and sharing my journeys (fitness and bachata)
Trust the process (life is a journey!)
Reach my fat loss goal and participate in my next photoshoot (wink wink)
Stop talking myself out of opportunities
Be less lazy with the things that matter to me

Gratitude & A Note to Others

I’m grateful for my health and my body allowing me to lift 70kg deadlifts and to do begin my pull up/chin up journey. I am also grateful for my resilience, the women who’ve cheered me on (friends and family), and the version of myself that didn’t quit when things felt uncertain. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: do it scared. Believe me, the fear fades faster than you think, and what’s on the other side is confidence, momentum, and pride in yourself for trying.

Progress over perfection baby!