Every day, thousands of people head to work at Helio. With the new year just around the corner, it’s time to ask yourself the big question: What do you really want out of 2025? Here’s a concrete guide to help you reflect on the past year and set smart, realistic goals for the one ahead.
1. 🎧 Set the Mood (15 minutes)
Reflection needs focus – and focus needs the right vibe. Here’s how to set the scene:
- Time and Place: Block out two uninterrupted hours. Pick an inspiring spot – maybe your favorite seat at Helio or a cozy café with a view.
- Cut Out the Noise: Switch your phone to airplane mode and shut down anything distracting.
- Meditation or Music: Start with 5 minutes of mindfulness or play some calming instrumental music to clear your head.
- Make it a Ritual: Grab a cup of Lykke coffee or tea – create a small ritual that signals to yourself that it’s reflection time.
2. 🌄 Look Back at 2024 (30 minutes)
Time to dig into what happened this past year. What worked? What didn’t? What can you take with you into 2025?
- The Photo Album (10 minutes)
Scroll through your phone and pick 10–20 photos that sum up your year. It’s a quick and easy way to jog your memory and bring the highlights into focus. - The Big Questions (20 minutes)
Answer these in a Google Doc or a notebook:- What were your biggest wins – personally and professionally?
- What didn’t go as planned, and what lessons did you learn?
- Who helped you along the way, and have you thanked them?
- What was your biggest “aha!” moment of the year?
3. 🌅 Look Ahead (40 minutes)
Here’s where it gets exciting – time to chart the course for 2025.
- Your Year’s Theme (5 minutes)
Choose a word or phrase to guide you throughout the year. Examples: “Focus,” “Balance,” or “Dare to Dream.” - Break Down Your Goals (25 minutes)
- Set three personal goals. Examples: “Run a 10K,” “Learn to play the piano.”
- Set three professional goals. Examples: “Take on a leadership role” or “Launch a new product.”
- Choose one big goal – your main focus for the year that everything else revolves around.
- Habits to Keep You on Track (10 minutes)
Think about small daily or weekly habits that will help you stay on course. Examples: morning workouts, weekly planning, or regular breaks to recharge.
4. 🐘 Make It Stick (20 minutes)
Here’s the secret: Setting goals is easy. Following through? That’s the real challenge.
- Find an Accountability Buddy (5 minutes)
Ask a colleague, friend, or mentor to help keep you on track. Check in regularly and encourage each other. - Plan Your Check-Ins (10 minutes)
Schedule monthly catch-ups to review your progress. A quick check-in can work wonders. - Document Your Progress (5 minutes)
Write everything down in a document or app you actually use – no hidden notes gathering dust!
Let’s Go – 2025, We’re Ready for You!
At Helio, we see it every day: People with clear goals make the biggest leaps forward. So take a deep breath, carve out some time, and give yourself the gift of clarity and purpose for 2025.
And hey, while you’re at it, why not book one of our meeting rooms for a brainstorming session? The environment at Helio works wonders for creativity.
Let’s do this – 2025, here we come!
