Shape Your Focus for 2025
As much as I love the excitement of a fresh start and the whole “New Year, New Me” mantra, let’s be real—creating a wonderful, fulfilling life doesn’t hinge on a single moment or a list of resolutions. True transformation begins with your daily focus, the attention you give to the small, meaningful actions you take every day.
Your focus is a powerful force. It shapes your thoughts, drives your energy, and influences how you feel and act. Where your focus goes, your energy flows. This year, let’s make a commitment: to focus on what uplifts us, energizes us, and fills our hearts with joy. Let’s gently release what drains us, holds us back, or clouds our light.
Here’s the magic of focus—it doesn’t just help you get through the day. It becomes the quiet compass guiding you toward a life of purpose, peace, and happiness. So, as we step into 2025, let’s shift our focus to what truly matters and watch how everything begins to transform naturally, effortlessly.
Before we go any further, take a moment for yourself. Close your eyes. Breathe deeply. Now, imagine yourself one year from now—it’s January 2026, and you’ve grown into the happiest, most peaceful, most confident version of yourself. You’re living fully in your zone of genius.
What does that version of you look like? What are you doing? Where are you? How do you think, feel, and act? How do you spend your time? Who surrounds you? What values light up your days? What goals have you achieved that make you smile with pride?
With that vision fresh in your mind, open your eyes and grab a pen and paper. Write it all down. Let’s create your 2025 blueprint. Start with two lists:
- What do you want MORE of in your life this year?
- What do you want LESS of?
Don’t overthink it—let your heart speak. Trust its wisdom, even when your eyes can’t see the path clearly yet.
To get you started, I’ve created a little list of ideas for inspiration, but remember, this is your story. There’s no right or wrong here. Just listen to your inner voice—it knows exactly where you need to go.
2025 is yours for the taking. Let’s make it extraordinary.
This is what we want to FOCUS on MORE in 2025:
- Moments of resting & rejuvenation
- Courage to take chances
- Radical self-care & self-love
- Wake up earlier
- Deep breaths
- Gratefulness for what you have
- Resilience in overcoming obstacles
- Long talks with friends and family
- Long walks in nature
- Creativity and art
- Thankfulness for life
- Appreciation of your body
- Permission to just be
- Stretching & mobility training
- Mindfulness & slow living
- Acceptance of yourself
- Finding joy in small moments
- Bravery in speaking your opinion
- Experimenting & exploring
- Reading real books
- Empatic communication
- Following your passions
- Saving money & investing
- Trust in your abilities & intuition
- Being present in moment
- Prioritizing for your peace of mind
- Saying no to things that don’t serve you
- Playfulness, fun and laughter
- Thinking outside the box – being openminded
- Kindness & compassion for yourself & others
- Celebration and optimism
- Adventures & seeing new places
- Learning new skills
- Manifesting your dream life
- Taking action on your dream life
This is what we want LESS of in 2025:
- Worrying about stuff from the past
- Worrying about things you can’t change
- Overscheduling your life
- Giving up on yourself
- Comparing yourself to other people
- Going small when you can go big
- Attention to insecurities & setbacks
- Stressing about small things
- Trying to control things
- Scrolling on Social Media before sleeping
- Clutter in your home
- Procrastinating on important things
- Overspending on things you don’t really need
- Overthinking everything
- Blaming and critizing yourself
- Worrying about what others think of you
- Excuses that block you from taking action
- Guilt for living life your way
- Thinking you have to do more
- Thinking you have to impress people
- Believing you have to change to be loved
- Guessing what people think
- Running away or hiding
- Screen time (TV, phone + Computer)
- Taking things too seriously
- Snoozing in the morning
- Sugar and processed food
- Drama & gossip
- People pleasing
Remember, when you let go of something, you automatically create space in your life for something else, and it gives you energy to focus on all the things that will bring you happiness.
No matter what goals you set for the new year, no matter what you’ll FOCUS on in 2025, get into the habit of asking yourself;
“Does this support the life I’m trying to create? “
This simple question will be a helpful compass in navigating through every day of the year; until you have made the change you desire.
When you set personal goals for the new year remember this:
Be patient when becoming someone you haven’t been before.
Most people overestimate what they can do in a month or a week, and underestimate what they can do in a year.
Changing habits and behavior takes planning, self-compassion and constant re-adjusting: Give yourself the gift of patience.
With love,
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Christina Greve is a mindfulness therapist, holistic lifestyle coach, and lifestyle photographer with a heartfelt mission to guide women through transformative journeys of self-discovery, mind-body connection, and personal empowerment.
With over two decades of experience in psychology, Christina integrates mindfulness and holistic wellness practices into her teachings, offering practical tools to slow down, overcome overwhelm and self-doubt, and cultivate a deep sense of inner peace.
Her approach is rooted in the belief that true transformation begins with mind-body awareness, self-acceptance, and intentional living.
As a photographer, Christina’s elegant, story-driven style draws inspiration from the serene countryside, the changing seasons, and the timeless beauty of nature. Her work has been featured in renowned magazines, blogs, and books worldwide, celebrating the art of presence and simplicity.
Christina’s passion for empowering women extends through her online courses, The Empowered Creative podcast, and personal coaching programs, which have reached thousands of women in over 40 countries. She is a trusted guide for those seeking a meaningful life of connection, clarity, and holistic well-being.
Get in Touch with Christina: hello@christinagreve.com