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Jan 2025
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Episode 90: Why 2025 is the year you fin...

Valerie Jones
About this episode

Are you ready to make 2025 the year you fully step into your power, prioritize your happiness, and create the life you truly desire? I'm diving into why The Selfish Year is the ultimate reset button you've been waiting for. We'll explore what it really means to choose yourself, and how to start making powerful shifts today. If you've spent years putting everyone else first, this is your invitation to change that - without guilt, without hesitation, and with full confidence in the vibrant, joyful life that's waiting for you. 

What you'll learn in this episode: 

  • Why putting yourself first is the key to happiness, success and freedom
  • The biggest mindset shift you need to fully embrace your selfish year
  • Actionable steps to start choosing you - unapologetically  

Ready to make 2025 your Selfish Year? 

This is just the beginning. Stay tuned as we'll be diving deep into strategies, mindset shifts, and real-life tools to help you fully embody the Selfish Woman energy. 

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COMING SOON: The Selfish Year: The Power of Putting Yourself First publication launches this September! Stay tuned for details on how you can claim your best year yet. 

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