Category: Journal Exercise

An Almost End-of-Year Reset

I used to think resets had to be dramatic.

New planners. New routines. Big declarations about who I was going to become next.

But as the years have passed — and life has gotten fuller, louder, and more layered — I’ve learned that the most meaningful resets are often the quiet ones.

This isn’t a post about reinventing yourself before January 1st.
It’s about pausing, noticing, and gently clearing space before what comes next.

An almost end-of-year reset.

This Isn’t a Glow-Up

If you’re tired, you don’t need a glow-up.
If you’re overwhelmed, you don’t need a ten-step plan.
And if this year stretched you in ways you didn’t expect, you don’t need to “fix” that.

You’re allowed to end the year as you are.

For me, manifestation has never been about forcing change. It’s been about awareness — noticing patterns, energy, habits, and thoughts. Paying attention to what feels aligned and what feels heavy, and letting that awareness guide the next small step.

That’s what this reset is about.

Clearing Space (Without Pressure)

Clearing space doesn’t have to mean doing more. Often, it means doing less.

Less noise.
Less comparison.
Less carrying things that no longer fit the season you’re in.

This might look like:

  • Letting go of expectations you picked up along the way
  • Unsubscribing from voices that make you feel behind
  • Allowing rest to be part of your practice

Manifestation isn’t always about calling things in. Sometimes it’s about making room.

Intention Over Resolution

I don’t set rigid New Year’s resolutions anymore. Instead, I return to intention.

An intention is softer. It leaves room for real life — for kids, work, mess, joy, exhaustion, and change.

As I look ahead, I’m asking myself:

  • How do I want to feel moving forward?
  • What kind of energy do I want to bring into my days?
  • What would it look like to trust myself a little more?

You don’t need a perfect answer. You just need an honest one.

Ending the Year Where You Are

If you’re closing this year feeling grateful, that matters.
If you’re closing it feeling tired, that matters too.
If you’re somewhere in between, that matters just as much.

This is your permission slip to end the year gently. To reflect without pressure. To reset without erasing yourself.

You don’t need a whole new life.
You’re allowed to build on the one you already have.

Journal Prompts for an Almost End-of-Year Reset

You don’t need to answer all of these. Sit with the ones that feel gentle, not demanding.

Looking Back (Without Judgment)

  • What moments from this year still feel warm when I think about them?
  • What did I carry this year that I no longer want to bring with me?
  • Where did I show resilience that I might be overlooking?
  • What surprised me about myself this year?

Taking Inventory

  • What consistently gave me energy?
  • What quietly drained me, even if I told myself it was “fine”?
  • What patterns did I notice in my thoughts, habits, or reactions?
  • Where did I push when rest would have served me better?

Releasing with Care

  • What expectations am I ready to release?
  • What does letting go look like for me right now — practically, not perfectly?
  • What would feel lighter if I stopped trying to control it?

Looking Ahead (Softly)

  • How do I want to feel moving forward?
  • What kind of energy do I want to bring into my days?
  • What would it look like to trust myself a little more?
  • What am I open to receiving, without forcing the how?

Closing Gently

  • What does a gentle reset look like for me?
  • What do I want to remember as this year ends?
  • What am I allowed to take slowly?

There’s no rush. You’re allowed to meet yourself where you are — and begin again from there.

Quick Manifesting Routine for Your Lunch Break

Sometimes life is busy. And when you’re balancing work, goals, and just trying to keep your energy up, finding time to manifest your dreams can feel overwhelming. But here’s the truth: manifesting doesn’t have to be a long, complicated ritual. Even a few intentional minutes can shift your whole day (and your whole vibration).

If you have five minutes at lunch, you have time to manifest.

Here’s a simple, powerful mini manifesting routine you can try during your break:

1. Quick Centering (30 seconds):
Close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths. Feel your feet on the ground. Remind yourself: I am grounded. I am safe.

2. Mini Visualization (1-2 minutes):
Picture one thing you desire. Not how it will come to you, just the feeling of already having it. See it clearly. Feel the excitement, the peace, the joy. Smile and soak it in.

3. Quick Affirmation (30 seconds):
Say (out loud if you can, or silently):
Everything I desire is already on its way to me. I am magnetic to miracles.

4. Release (15 seconds):
Take one last deep breath and say: I trust the timing. I trust the process.

That’s it! In less than five minutes, you’ve raised your vibration, connected with your desires, and opened yourself up to receive.

Manifesting isn’t about forcing. It’s about aligning.

Tiny rituals like this, done consistently, can change your life in the most beautiful ways.

You are powerful. You are magnetic. And your dreams are already finding their way to you.

Happy manifesting! ✨

Day 8: A St. John State of Mind

Tonight, I’m doing a visualization activity—journaling as if it’s the end of our first full day on St. John during next year’s spring break. I want to capture the peace, the joy, and all the beautiful little details that made it unforgettable.

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Today was everything I imagined and more—our first full day showing the kids around our favorite place on Earth: St. John.

We woke up to the gentle rumble of a morning thunderstorm and a burst of heavy rain, but instead of rushing out of bed, I let the soft sound lull me back to sleep. By the time I opened my eyes again, sunlight was streaming through the blinds in our three-bedroom condo at Grande Bay Resort.

B and I brewed some coffee and enjoyed it together out on the patio, overlooking Cruz Bay while the kids relaxed inside. The storm had already passed, and the morning sun had dried up nearly every trace of it. The day felt new—fresh and full of promise.

Once we were ready, we walked into town for breakfast and stopped at a cozy little bistro in Mongoose Junction. We sat outside, devoured breakfast tacos and flaky pastries, and chatted excitedly about our plans for the day.

Later, we caught one of the open-air taxis to the north shore beaches and spent the morning at Trunk Bay—the very beach where B and I got married. The water was that unreal shade of turquoise, and the sand felt like powdered sugar beneath our feet. The boys and E snorkeled with their dad, while I played in the shallows with the little girls, building sandcastles and splashing around.

We tossed a football, played frisbee, floated lazily on rafts, and soaked up the sun until everyone was hungry. We grabbed lunch from the Trunk Bay grill, and B and I shared a round of Painkillers, toasting to this life we’ve built.

After a few more hours of beach bliss, we headed back to the condo to rinse off, nap, and unwind before happy hour. Around five, we strolled down to The Beach Bar for appetizers and cocktails. The kids played barefoot in the sand while B and I listened to live music and soaked in the warm, golden hour glow. The energy was light and vibrant—just classic island magic.

For dinner, we returned to the restaurant at Mongoose Junction where we celebrated our wedding night all those years ago. We even sat in the same section of the restaurant. It felt surreal—like a beautiful full-circle moment. We ordered dessert for the whole table and champagne for us, toasting to memories, milestones, and everything ahead.

The walk back to the condo was slow and sweet. The sky was lit with stars, and a nearly full moon cast a soft light over everything. The kids surprised us by saying thank you for bringing them here. They told us they get it now—why this island holds such a special place in our hearts. They already want to come back next year.

Tomorrow we’ll be renting jeeps to explore the island’s east side, and later this week we’re planning a day trip to Jost Van Dyke. I already know it’s going to be another unforgettable day.

I manifested this trip, our financial freedom, and the life of my dreams through committed, daily practice. I focused on gratitude. I chose certainty. I studied the Law of Attraction and the teachings of Kabbalah. I believed it was already mine. And now, it is.

Thank you, Universe. Thank you, Creator.

I can’t wait to see what’s next.

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Waking up- a JOURNAL EXERCISE

Today I woke up and had to remind myself that I wasn’t dreaming. I am sleeping in my dream bedroom, in my dream house, in my dream life… But it is no longer a dream, but reality. This is the life I live and breathe every. single. day.

I draw the curtains open and with a flip of a switch turn on the fire. My bedroom awakens for the day. Our chef knows I like coffee on the balcony overlooking the lake every morning, and I woke up a tad early today to enjoy my first cup while the house is still asleep.

I smell breakfast cooking downstairs. It is made to order each day for both my husband, myself, and the kids. I slip out of my bedroom and onto the vast balcony wrapped up in a fresh, warm robe that smells like clean laundry. Each morning our housekeeper hangs a plush, white robe outside of my bedroom door. I am so grateful that she does the laundry and that I no longer have to bother with it. My slippers are placed next to my bed every night before I turn in for bed. It feels like every day starts with a big, warm hug.

As I drink my coffee on the balcony I watch the ducks swim by. An occasional boat passes sending ripples across the otherwise flat, still lake. I breathe in the cool morning air and exhale slowly. I have created this life, and I will continue to create joyously each and every day.