Sir Godfrey Gregg

As we approach 2026, take a moment to look back at everything you’ve accomplished and learned in 2025. You’ve grown in ways you might not even recognize yet. You’ve overcome challenges, learned new things, made new friends, and become a stronger, wiser version of yourself. That deserves celebration during these holidays.

Use this holiday time to reflect with pride on your journey. Think about subjects that seemed impossible at the beginning of the year but now make sense. Remember friendships that deepened or new skills you developed. Consider how you handled difficulties and what those experiences taught you. Every challenge you faced this year prepared you for what’s coming in 2026.

Celebrating doesn’t just mean parties and gifts—it means acknowledging your efforts and progress. Share your achievements with family. Talk about moments you’re proud of. Recognize that you’ve earned this break through months of hard work, learning, and growing. This acknowledgement builds confidence and motivation for the year ahead.

Rest is part of growth. Just as muscles grow during rest periods after exercise, your mind consolidates learning and prepares for new challenges during breaks. Give yourself permission to truly relax, play, spend time with loved ones, and recharge your batteries. You’ve worked hard—now enjoy the fruits of that labour.

As you celebrate, also dream forward. What do you want 2026 to bring? What goals excite you? What version of yourself do you want to become? Use these relaxed holiday moments to imagine possibilities without pressure or judgment. Let your mind wander toward what could be.

The holidays are your bridge between who you were in 2025 and who you’re becoming in 2026. Cross that bridge with gratitude for the past year’s lessons and excitement for the new year’s possibilities. Celebrate everything you’ve accomplished, rest deeply, and get ready to step into 2026 with renewed energy and purpose.