Is It Time for a Fresh Start in 2025?

Time for a fresh start? Maybe. 2024 was hands down the craziest year of my life. I feel like I was reborn without even dying. Everything changed so fast. I started the year enjoying the fruits of my hard work and pushing the boundaries of who I thought I could be. I also started the year getting over a relationship that wasn’t even real.

This year, I started therapy for self-growth. I felt it was time to dive deeper into myself than I ever have before. I’m so grateful I had the chance to go back and heal the brokenness from my childhood. It’s wild because I didn’t even realize how much I’d been through—I was just stuck in survival mode for all this time, emotionally and mentally. Being the youngest in my family, I was always treated like the “baby.” But this year, the torch was passed, and I became the youngest who provides for the family.

It’s such a weird place to be, but I’ve made it work. And honestly, I’m proud of myself for standing up and figuring it out. I’m in the best place I’ve ever been to handle this role, and I know I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.

A Year of Adventures

This year, I traveled. And when I say I traveled, I mean I really traveled. It was time.

I went to Costa Rica, swam in the hot springs, hiked in the mountains on horseback, and ziplined through the trees. I went to Aruba and ATV’d and go to know the place. It was incredible. I got to soak up the culture in each spot and appreciate every moment.

I’m so thankful for this time in my life. It feels amazing to be able to get up, go, and experience life outside of my comfort zone. Through these experiences, I really got to know myself better.

Planning your next trip? Check out this ultimate guide to traveling in Costa Rica and things to do in Aruba.

Spiritual Growth

Who am I right now? I’m free. I’m not tied to anything, and I know there’s so much more to life than what we see.

This year, I had some serious spiritual growth. I found out I’d been ignoring my spiritual gift for way too long, and it hit me so hard that I had no choice but to pay attention. It’s crazy how God’s plan will stand you up and call you out in such a direct way that you can’t avoid it.

I’m so glad it happened, though. Now, I know my gift is real, and when I feel it, I need to honor it. If I could give one piece of advice, it’d be this: take your spiritual gifts seriously before God has to step in and show you, because when She/He does, it’s not always the easiest lesson to learn.

Ready for a Fresh Start? It’s Time.

Now that I’ve had such a transformative year, I’m ready for a fresh start. It’s time to close this chapter and maybe even start a whole new book. But for now, a new chapter will do. “New year, new me” is definitely in full effect.

I’m ready to be the best version of myself and keep outdoing myself every single day. What does that look like for me? It means leaving all the baggage behind and moving to Thailand for a while.

I want something different. I want to experience a completely different way of life. Living abroad in a country like Thailand will give me the opportunity to grow even more, both spiritually and mentally.

Want to plan your own move abroad? Here’s a step-by-step guide to moving to Thailand.

Here’s to closing one chapter and starting fresh in the next. The world is big, and I’m ready to see what’s out there.

Dec. 12th, 2024

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