A Different Kind of New Year Post

I’m starting the new year without pretending that last year was easy.

2025 was the hardest year I’ve had. Full stop. 🛑

🏆 There was one clear high point. I earned my CPTD after a lot of hard work. That mattered, and I’m proud of it.

The lowest point was losing my dog, Bailey. 🐶 💔 That loss changed my daily life in ways that are hard to explain unless you’ve lived it.

On top of that came a lot of instability and uncertainty in the broader environment. It’s made focus difficult and optimism feel forced at times. I’m not entering this year energized. I’m entering it tired, cautious, and honest about where I am.

So my focus for the new year is mental health. Not hustle. Not reinvention. Just steadiness.

That means boundaries, compassion for myself and others, and permission to move forward at a human pace. Progress doesn’t have to be loud to be real.

If you’re also struggling to feel “new year positive,” you’re not alone. Take care of your mind first. Everything else builds from there.

#MentalHealth #NewYearReflection #GriefAwareness #Resilience #HumanAtWork