Embracing the Power of AND in 2025
What if this year could be about having it all? About embracing all of life’s possibilities – not “this or that,” but this AND that? For me, 2025 started with the simple yet powerful reminder that life isn’t an either-or choice: you don’t have to sacrifice one thing for another. We don’t have to limit ourselves or put our dreams in boxes. We can embrace all of it!
Last year, I felt a bit lost navigating my empty nest. But this year started differently, with my vision board centred around a single word: AND. It’s incredible how a small word can carry such a big meaning. You can be retired AND find new purpose. You can spend time on yourself AND give back to your community. You can enjoy today AND plan for tomorrow. You can be driven and successful AND embrace the emotional aspects of being human. You can be happy AND sad. It’s about embracing the full spectrum of life.
The Bucket Wheel® is a great way to incorporate AND into your life. Think about the eight areas of life – work, play, purpose, health, giving back, relationships, learning, and money. Where are you choosing ‘either/or’ when you could embrace AND? Could you focus on your health AND strengthen relationships, give back AND prioritise fun, plan your dream trip AND learn something new?
As I step into my new role as Managing Director, I’m carrying AND into how I lead. Brené Brown says leadership is about seeing potential in others and helping them grow. This year, I’m committed to teaching AND learning – asking more questions, listening closely (especially to the quieter voices in the room) and creating opportunities for everyone’s gifts to shine.
I’ve even made an agreement with a team member: he’ll teach me SharePoint and new tech tools to help me work smarter, and in return, I’ll teach him the emotional intelligence needed to build business relationships. It’s a reminder that no matter your age or stage of life, there’s always something to learn AND something to share.
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Here’s to a year of purpose, connection, and the power of AND.
