A gentle guide to year-end reflection
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Hey friends! This will likely be my final Substack post of 2024. I’m going to spend the next few weeks wrapping up projects + setting the groundwork for 2025. In the meantime, I’ll be posting a few extra goodies on Instagram if you’d like to follow along there. Wishing you + yours a beautiful rest of the year, and I’ll talk to ya soon!
It's that time of year when productivity "experts" start flooding your inbox with their perfect frameworks for planning 2025. They'll tell you exactly how to set goals, create vision boards, and manifest your dreams – as if there's one magical formula that works for everyone.
I'm here to remind you that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to reflection and planning.
Instead of pushing yourself through some rigid end-of-year review process that makes you want to crawl under your heated blanket and never come out, I invite you to join me in some rebellious reflection. No pressure, no "right way," just some gentle prompts to help you process 2024 in whatever way feels good to you.
🤘 Your Rebellious Reflection Guide
Remember: You don't have to do this all at once. Maybe you reflect while soaking in the bath, or during a walk. Maybe you voice-memo your thoughts while making coffee. Maybe you just think about one prompt a day.
There's no deadline for reflection, no perfect time to plan.
Take what serves you, leave what doesn't. These prompts are invitations, not obligations. Answer them in any order, skip the ones that don't resonate, and add your own if inspiration strikes.
The Highlight Reel
What made you laugh so hard you snorted this year?
When did you feel most like yourself?
What small wins deserve more celebration?
What systems or habits actually worked for you (even if they weren't Instagram-worthy)?
The Plot Twists
What surprised you about yourself this year?
Which "shoulds" did you let go of?
What boundaries did you set that made you proud?
When did taking the "easy way" turn out to be exactly what you needed?
The Energy Audit
What activities energized you this year?
What draining activities are you ready to release?
Where did you find unexpected joy in "unproductive" moments?
What did your body try to tell you that you finally heard?
Looking Forward (Gently)
What would feel good to explore in 2025?
Which systems need a rebellious makeover?
What kind of support would help you thrive?
How can you make more space for play?
As we wrap up 2024, I'm raising my metaphorical glass to all of you beautiful rebels who keep showing up, doing things differently, and creating your own path. You're doing amazing, even when it doesn't feel like it.
Peace, love, and workflows,
Andrea
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My name is Andrea (On-Dray-Uh) Reeves (she/her), I’m the founder and systems strategist behind Type C Creative.
I’m a biracial, Black, aroace woman with ADHD and OCD. I’m an unapologetically atypical human who runs my own business on vibes, values, and good systems that meet me where I am.
I work with fellow neurodivergent, queer, and creative solopreneurs who are ready to find simpler, more compassionate and intuitive ways of running their businesses.