153. Stop Skipping the Most Important Part: The Year-End Ritual Every Midlife Woman Needs

The secret to a powerful 2026? Actually finishing 2025.In this soulful, no-BS episode of The School of Midlife, Laurie dives into the real work we often skip at the end of the year: reflection. If you’ve ever found yourself rushing into goal-setting and resolutions while ignoring everything you just lived through, this episode is your permission slip to pause—and do it differently.Laurie shares why the space between Christmas and New Year is the perfect time to slow down, take inventory, and extract the lessons, patterns, and gold from your year—before you try to plan the next one.You’ll also hear how high-achieving women get stuck in the “next goal” dopamine loop, and what it takes to break free and find actual fulfillment.If you’re tired of chasing and ready to live more intentionally in 2026, this episode is the one to listen to before the year ends.💡 In This Episode:Why high-achieving women struggle to pause (and why we must)How to avoid chasing goals that don’t actually fulfill youWhat your calendar and camera roll can reveal about the life you’re really livingThe simple year-end practice that shifts your entire perspectiveWhy data—not drama—is the key to making confident decisions in 2026A sneak peek at Laurie’s personal year-end review and what she’s releasingHow to grab the free Closing Time Workbook to guide your reflection🔥 Favorite Quotes:“If the goal didn’t bring you fulfillment, maybe it wasn’t the right goal.”“You don’t need more goals. You need more clarity.”“Your calendar doesn’t lie. If you want to know what matters to you—look where you spent your time.”“Before you set a single intention for next year, make sure you’ve actually finished this one.”🎯 Resources + Links:📝 Download the Closing Time Workbook (Laurie’s year-end review guide):👉 schoolofmidlife.com/review🎧 Related Episode:Why SMART Goals Are Ruining Your Personal Life📩 JOIN MY MAILING LISThttps://www.schoolofmidlife.com/newsletter👉 CONNECT WITH LAURIE:📩  Email Laurie 💻 WebsiteOn InstagramOn LinkedInWork with Laurie