Happy New Year! I’m taking a moment to look back at the last six months of 2025—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what the numbers tell me about the year so far. I reflect on the journey I’ve been on, the adventures, the challenges, and the mindset shifts that have shaped my life.
I talk about working in longer blocks, thinking in decades not years, and the balance between pushing hard and giving myself space to rest. I share what I’m learning about consistency, structure, and getting intentional with my time, energy, and goals.
I also get real about needing magic, wanting change, and how to show up even when life throws curveballs. If you’re looking for a little reflection, motivation, and some Tough Girl honesty, this episode is for you.
Thank you for all your support! Love Sarah x
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Show notes
Happy New Year - Welcome to 2026 Reflection blog post Looking at the numbers in 2025 - Because data sometimes tells the story better than feelings. Looking ahead to 2026 Working in longer blocks Thinking in decades, not years 2025 to 2035 - The purple decade Level 2 Psychology Course The importance of structure Where it may lead Consistency Gym, Aim, Mone New Tough Girl Buffs! Adventure Funds and Emergency Funds Editing the GR10 vlogs!! (2 left to be edited) Booking in future guests for the Tough Girl Podcast Editing the SWCP Vlogs Consistency Digital clense - laptop and phone Boring… Need some magic, needing a timeline shift Needing for something to be different The power of reframing situations Continuity or seasons Do I need more down time? 2 - Sarah’s…. Wanting to be busy and productive Wanting to be in my soft girl era Why a lot can change over the next 6 weeks What is going to happen?1 Leaving it up to fate, the universe, to magic Drive it, make the decisions, you take the steps to make it happen, put in the work Getting intentional Ebbing and flowing between the two The journey I’ve been on, from where I’ve started The journey that you’re on Dealing with life curveballs Words of comfort The future is exciting Go in with our best foot forward Keep positive, keep showing up Thank you for your support Thank you to the amazing women who have shared their story on the podcast How can I live my life differently? Scrolling through the past episodes on the website Evergreen episodes Thank you!
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Previous Reflections/Solo Episodes
Jan 2nd 2025 - Sarah Williams: Reflections on the South West Coast Path, Health, Money & Future Plans for 2025
Aug 1, 2024 - Sarah Williams: Reflecting on the Past 6 Months and Future Plans for 2024 – Insights, Challenges, and Adventures.
Mar 14, 2024 - Sarah Williams - Reflections & Learnings from the 3,000km Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand.
Nov 2, 2023 - Sarah Williams - Planning and Preparation for thru hiking the 3,000 km Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand. #ChallengeWithZOLEO
Sep 10, 2023 - Sarah Williams - Solo Reflections: A Look Back at the End of 2022, Adventures and Challenges in 2023
Aug 4th 2022 - Sarah Williams - Reflects on the end of 2021 and the start of 2022.
Aug 4th 2021 - Sarah Williams - Reflects on the end of 2020 and the start of 2021.
Aug 7th 2020 - Sarah Williams - Reflections on 2019 & and the start of 2020.
Aug 4th, 2019 - Sarah Williams - Reflections on 2018 and the start of 2019. Plus plans for Tough Girl Challenges.
Dec 25, 2018 - Sarah Williams - Cycling the Pacific Coast Highway & Baja Divide
Sep 4, 2018 - Sarah Williams - Planning and Preparation for the Pacific Coast Highway & the Baja Divide!
Sep 19, 2017 - Sarah Williams - Thru hiking the Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles) in 100 days!
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