How to Get Things Done in 2025: Reflect, Revamp, and Rise

As 2024 winds down, let’s have a heart-to-heart about where you’ve been and where you want to go. If you’re anything like me, this time of year sparks a mix of reflection and anticipation. You’re looking back at the wins, the lessons, and, let’s be honest, a few moments you’d rather not repeat. But here’s the good news, 2025 is a clean slate, and I want you to hit the ground running.

To make that happen, let’s talk about intentional action. Not wishful thinking, not “maybe someday” plans, but real, practical steps toward building the life and career you’ve been dreaming of. But before we move forward, we need to look back.

The Power of a 2024 Productivity Review

Taking a close, honest look at how you’ve spent your time this past year isn’t about guilt or regret, it’s about clarity. It’s about understanding what worked, what didn’t, and why. Here’s how to do it:

1. Reflect on Your Daily Routine

Do you have a routine that sets you up for success, or do you let the day “happen to you” and dictate your actions? Think back to your mornings. Did you start them with intention, or did they feel like a scramble to catch up?

For me, the difference is night and day. When I stick to my morning routine, gratitude practice, a quick stretch, and moving my body,I feel focused and ready to take on the world. When I skip it? Chaos. The same goes for you. Look at your 2024 days and ask yourself: Did I have structure, or did I just react to whatever came my way?

2. Evaluate Your Weekly and Monthly Schedule

Where in 2024 did you feel like you were winning? Was it during a particularly organized week? After you blocked time for strategic thinking or personal development? Maybe it was when you set aside specific days for rest and recharging.

Now flip the coin. What about those weeks when everything felt like an uphill battle? What conditions led to that result? Identifying these patterns isn’t about judgment—it’s about understanding. When you know what sets you up for success (and what derails you), you can design a 2025 schedule that works for you.

3. Question Your Quarterly Progress

Did your 2024 quarters have clear goals, or did they blur together? Did you notice real progress quarter over quarter, or did time pass without significant changes?

Breaking your year into quarters gives you bite-sized milestones to work toward. It also creates natural moments to pause and pivot if needed. Take a moment to map out your 2024 quarters. Celebrate where you made progress. Acknowledge where you didn’t. Both are equally important insights.

Looking Ahead: 2025 Is Your Year to Thrive

Now that you’ve done the work to reflect on 2024, it’s time to think about what you want 2025 to feel like. Not just what you want to do, but how you want to feel while doing it. Empowered? Energized? In control?

To help you plan your next steps, I’ve created a free resource: Elevate and Thrive – 7 Questions to Empower Your 2025. These questions are designed to help you gain clarity, set meaningful goals, and create a plan of action you’re excited to follow. You can download it here.

My Personal Takeaway from 2024

For me, 2024 was a year of lessons. Moving across states, managing unexpected challenges, and rethinking my priorities taught me one crucial thing: preparation matters, but so does flexibility. Plans are great, but life doesn’t always stick to the script. When I gave myself grace and leaned into what truly mattered, I found my way back to balance.

I share this because I want you to know that no matter how 2024 went for you, 2025 can be different. It can be better. It’s your opportunity to take all the lessons, insights, and growth from this past year and turn them into something extraordinary.

Your Next Step

Take the time to review your 2024. Be honest, be kind to yourself, and use what you learn to shape your 2025. Download the Elevate and Thrive – 7 Questions to Empower Your 2025 guide, and let’s make this next year your most intentional and impactful one yet.

Here’s to getting things done in 2025—and doing it with purpose. I’m rooting for you every step of the way.