Why You Should Make an Annual Playlist (And How It Can Change the Way You Reflect on Your Life)

Merry Christmas, and Happy Hanukkah!This episode of The Scarlet Edit is here for you whenever you need it — today, next week, or months from now.In this short and sweet solo episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite end-of-year traditions: creating an annual playlist to capture where I am in my life. Music has a way of holding memory in a way nothing else can. You might forget moments or seasons, but a song can bring you right back — exactly where you were, exactly how you felt.I talk about how music played a meaningful role in a past relationship, how that evolved into creating yearly playlists, and how those playlists became markers of growth, healing, and new beginnings. From 23 Choosing Me to 24 Do More to 25 New Life, each year left its own soundtrack behind.I also talk about rest — real rest — and why it’s essential for creativity, clarity, and perspective. Whether or not you think of yourself as creative, you are. Sometimes the best ideas come when we stop trying so hard.This episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, rest, and maybe even start your own soundtrack for the year ahead.Thank you for spending part of your Christmas with me. I’m grateful for you, always.Mentioned in this episode:The Scarlet Edit Listener Breakup Playlist (available on Apple Music and Spotify)New episodes every Thursday.💌 Business inquiries: [email protected]