#249. Part 1 of Lan’s annual 3-part end-of-year / new-year series is all about reflection and intentional closure. Looking back on 2025, the Year of the Snake, this episode explores the quiet growth, shedding, and uncomfortable honesty that shaped the past year.

As we move into 2026, the Year of the Horse, the energy shifts toward forward motion with ease, choosing direction over doubt and trusting yourself without needing to prove anything.

In this episode, Lan covers:

How to reflect on 2025 through journaling and honest conversations
Highlights, lowlights, lessons, and what you’re leaving behind
What you’re intentionally bringing into 2026
How to create a simple but powerful 2026 vision board (Pinterest + Canva or a collage night with friends)
Why focusing on habits and identity matters more than rigid, number-based goals

Lan also discusses moving in silence, the psychology behind the urge to brag, and how strengthening internal validation changes how you show up.

This episode is a grounding reset. A reminder that you’ve already done the hard part. Now it’s about moving forward with clarity and self-trust.

✨ Next week: Part 2: intentions, mindsets, routines, and building healthy habits.

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+ Lan's fav journal

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