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3 questions to help you reflect on 2024

A very special New Year’s offer from a dear GP friend of mine who for those of you that are perimenopausal and looking for support to navigate this era of your life

Catch up

Happy New Year! I hope that you have had fantastic end to 2024. That awkward time between Christmas and New Year where I’m 90% chocolate and cheese, and very confused about what day of the week it is, always marks a period for me where I take time to reflect on the last year and set intentions for the next.

The start of 2025 marks one year exactly since I decided to transition out of clinical medicine. I’ve experimented with a lot of career options in 2024, some of which have worked brilliantly and some of which have completely flopped. Having reflected, I know exactly what I need to do in 2025 to keep the momentum going on the things that are working- and which things to leave in 2024. Keep reading to discover the exact questions I use to help reflect on my year, so that you can do the same!

Becoming a Phoenix- Part 7

If you’re anything like me, December felt like one giant juggling act. There’s the usual work and life chaos, plus gift lists, end-of-year deadlines, and a healthy sprinkle of guilt over all the things I said I’d do this year...and didn’t. But instead of letting that guilt creep in (because honestly, who has time for that?), I’ve decided to do something radical: hit pause and reflect. Not in a “sit in a candlelit room and manifest” kind of way (though if that’s your thing, you do you!). I’m talking about a down-to-earth, brutally honest look at 2024. What went well, what flopped, and what I want to tweak for 2025. Think of it as a mini life audit, but with a generous helping of grace.

Here’s why I think this matters: if we don’t stop to take stock, we’re just sprinting into the next year carrying all the same stressors, habits, and systems that may not actually be serving us. So today’s email is your invitation to pause with me. Let’s figure out what’s working, what’s not, and what you really want to carry into the new year.

Reflection isn’t about dwelling on what went wrong or patting ourselves on the back for the wins (though a little celebration is allowed). It’s about clarity: looking back so we can move forward with purpose.

Here’s a simple three-step framework to help you reflect on 2024 and set your sights on a more intentional 2025:

1. What went well?

We’re hardwired to focus on the negatives (thanks, brain), but let’s flip the script. Take a moment to list what worked this year. Did you stick to a habit that made mornings less chaotic? Nail a presentation at work? Finally start saying no to things that drained you?

Start with what went well, no matter how small. Did you survive a particularly tough season at work? Did you successfully implement a new morning routine (even if it only stuck for a month)? Or maybe you carved out a tiny slice of “me-time” once a week.

When you focus on wins—big or small—you not only boost your mood but also identify patterns that we can replicate in the future.

Action: Write down three things you’re proud of this year, no matter how small. Bonus points if you can tie each one to how it made your life better.

2. What didn’t go so well?

Here’s where the honesty kicks in. What fell apart? What goals did you let slip? Where did life feel like a juggling act with too many balls in the air?

This isn’t about beating yourself up (repeat after me: self-compassion is key). It’s about identifying areas that need tweaking. Maybe you need more help, more time for yourself, or more boundaries.

This isn’t about wallowing in what went wrong. It’s about seeing patterns. Did you take on too much? Did you drop your boundaries (or forget to set them altogether)? Or maybe something external—a job shift, an unexpected health scare—threw you off track.

Action: Write down one or two things you want to leave behind in 2024.

Bonus points if you also take some time to write some answers to this prompt, “What can I learn from this?”

Bonus bonus points if you take your list and dramatically remove it from your life. You could bin it, rip it up, or burn it (safely!!).

3. What needs to change?

Now we’re getting to the juicy part. Based on what went well and what didn’t, what do you want to change in 2025? Maybe it’s prioritising your health, finding a career that lights you up, or carving out more time to connect with your kids.

Think about one thing you want to do differently next year. Maybe it’s spending less time doom-scrolling, saying “no” to extra projects, or planning mini-breaks before burnout creeps in. Focus on small, realistic tweaks—not sweeping resolutions you’ll forget by February.

To keep it practical, phrase it as: “In 2025, I want to [X] because [Y].” Example: “In 2025, I want to schedule one hour of focused work each morning because it’ll help me feel less frazzled by lunchtime.”

Change doesn’t have to mean sweeping overhauls. It can be as simple as reclaiming your lunch break or finally tackling that project you’ve been putting off.

Action: Choose one key (but realistic) change for 2025 and write it down.

Why all of this matters

As working mums, it’s so easy to live in survival mode, putting out fires and hoping things magically fall into place. But intentional reflection is like pulling out a map when you’re lost—it doesn’t solve everything, but it shows you the way forward.

Here’s to a 2025 that feels like your year.

Is burnout hitting harder than ever? Perimenopause could be playing a bigger role than you think.

For many women in their 40s and beyond, the symptoms of burnout and hormonal changes start to blur together. The exhaustion, the frustration—it all feels never-ending. But what if it didn’t have to?

Here’s something exciting: Dr. Rosie Khan, a brilliant GP with over 20 years of experience (and a friend of mine!), is looking for ONE committed person to join her for a transformative 12-week journey as a case study client. This fully tailored, 1-to-1 program is all about tackling perimenopause head-on so you can finally feel like yourself again—without the constant fatigue and brain fog.

Rosie’s approach is something special. She’s all about lifestyle-first solutions for midlife women, blending her expertise in women’s health, menopause coaching, and lifestyle medicine. She even uses clinical hypnosis to make lasting behaviour changes stick. And yes, if needed or wanted, she can also prescribe medication—but her real magic lies in crafting a plan that feels as personalised as it gets.

Here’s what the MenoZen Transformative Experience offers:

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• Emotional balance: Feel grounded, stable, and more like your true self again.

The program kicks off with a 2-hour deep dive to map out your goals and figure out what’s really going on in your body. There’s also a full health screening (including blood tests) to ensure the plan is tailored just for you. From there, you’ll have weekly coaching sessions, unlimited messaging support, and even bespoke hypnosis recordings to help you build habits, sleep better, and see real progress.

This isn’t just about easing symptoms—it’s about a total transformation. Over 12 weeks, Rosie will give you the tools, support, and accountability to help you reclaim the vibrant, healthy life you’ve been longing for.

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If that’s you, don’t wait. This could be the fresh start you’ve been waiting for. Apply using this link:

Applications close soon, so if you’re ready to leave the exhaustion behind and step into your best self, now’s your chance.

Have a wonderful week,

Claire

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