Designing Your Dream Life in 2025: STEP 1
As we inch closer to 2025, there's an unmistakable excitement in the air. Everywhere I turn, there's a shared anticipation of creating our best year yet. It’s a feeling that tells me 2025 is the year to dream big, to design a life that aligns fully with our goals, desires, and the people we want to become. So, today, I'm thrilled to share the first step in crafting that dream life for 2025.
This journey isn’t just for you; I’m right there with you, transforming my own life alongside you in real-time. I’m doing this with my own set of big goals, ready to show how these tools work in creating our ideal lives. The secret? Embracing the role of the designer of our own lives. Imagine yourself as the architect of your world—piecing together each part with intention and vision, like a masterpiece that reflects who you truly are.
But first, let’s talk about how to begin.
Step 1: Conducting a “Life Audit” of 2024
If you’re feeling stuck, unsure of where to start, don’t worry. I like to think of this process as a “life renovation,” similar to how you would go about renovating a home. When renovating a kitchen, for instance, you wouldn’t start by ripping everything out without a plan. You’d evaluate what’s working and what’s not, examining what you like and what needs improvement. Just as with a kitchen remodel, our lives need this same level of thoughtful assessment.
To get clear on what changes to make, start by doing an audit of 2024. Take stock of what worked well and what didn’t in each area of your life. I break it down into six main categories:
Health (both physical and mental)
Relationships (with family, friends, partners, colleagues)
Environment (your home, digital influences, media, and what you consume)
Adventure & Holidays (any memorable experiences, trips, and joyful moments)
Career (your professional path, projects, goals)
Personal Growth (anything related to self-development, learning, and inner growth, this one is just for YOU)
Imagine each of these areas as a room in your “house.” You might feel your career space needs a revamp, while your relationships feel solid. Or, maybe you’re ready for a “whole home” renovation, where every area could use some love and attention.
The Audit Process
Look Back with Intention
Pull out your phone, diary, or calendar—anything that captures your year in detail. Go through it month by month, and reflect on each area. Write down what worked for you and what didn’t in each category. You may discover patterns you hadn’t noticed before.Organise Your Insights
Make two lists for each area: one for things that worked well and another for things that didn’t. For example, if you thrived in your career this year but felt unfulfilled in your relationships, note that. Then, transform these into “more” and “less” lists for 2025. What you want to do more of in 2025 goes on the “more” list, while what didn’t serve you becomes part of the “less” list.Setting Boundaries Where Needed
Sometimes, it’s not realistic to eliminate everything on your “less” list entirely. For example, if a work relationship isn’t ideal but isn’t something you can control, consider setting boundaries to limit its impact on you. Use this list to guide you in setting those boundaries.
By reflecting in this structured way, you’ll start to see what energizes you and what drains you, giving you a roadmap to work from as we enter 2025.
Think of Your Review as a Rearview Mirror
Our 2024 “life audit” is a bit like glancing in the rearview mirror while driving. You’re not going backward, but the reflection gives you important insights to steer forward. Use this perspective to inform your path for 2025. Remember: we’re not staying in the past; we’re simply learning from it.
Next week, we’ll dive deeper into the next steps of this life renovation, but until then, let this process inspire and guide you toward the best year of your life!
Sending you so much love and gratitude,
Claire xx
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