Midlife Made Simple: Purpose and Peace for Faith-Filled Women

#166 Midlife Edit: A Year-End Reflection Before You Set Goals

Episode Summary

As the year comes to a close, this short Midlife Edit invites you to pause before rushing into new goals or resolutions. Shelly shares her simple WILL reflection method—Wins, Improvements, and Learnings—to help you look back with clarity, gratitude, and faith, so you can move forward into the next chapter with intention and peace.

Episode Notes

As we close out the year, this short Midlife Edit is an invitation to pause before rushing into goals, plans, and resolutions.

In this episode, Shelly shares a gentle year-end reflection using her simple WIL strategy—a practical and grace-filled way to look back before moving forward.

This is not about productivity or pressure. It’s about clarity, gratitude, and honoring the season you’ve just walked through.

Key Takeaways:

What worked in your life this past year

What could be improved as you move into a new season

What you learned about yourself, your faith, or your rhythms

Whether this year felt full, heavy, joyful, or uncertain, this reflection creates space to notice what God has been shaping—before you set intentions for what’s next.

Grab a journal, take a quiet walk, or simply listen and reflect.

You don’t have to rush into the new year.
You’re allowed to pause.
And God isn’t finished with your story.