{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"487 - What this year taught me","description":"As this year comes to a close, I\u2019ve been reflecting on the lessons it\u2019s brought me, and honestly, it\u2019s been a big one. A year of growth, surrender, unexpected changes, and a lot of learning. In today\u2019s episode, I\u2019m sharing the top ten things this year has taught me - not because I\u2019ve mastered them, but because there\u2019s something powerful in pausing, looking back, and acknowledging how far we\u2019ve come. These reflections aren\u2019t about perfection or ticking boxes; they\u2019re about self-awareness, compassion, and recognising the woman you\u2019ve become through every challenge and every small win. And I\u2019d love for you to do this exercise too. You might be surprised by how much strength, resilience, and quiet transformation this year has held for you. Links mentioned in the episode:  Check out Episode 435 - Lessons learned in 2024 and how to apply them in 2025 To go with this episode, I\u2019ve created a free Year-End Reflection Guide to help you unpack your own lessons from the past year. It\u2019s filled with gentle prompts, journaling questions, and space to explore what you\u2019re proud of, what you\u2019re releasing, and what you want to carry into the new year. Download your free guide HERE and take a moment to honour your own journey: Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.  Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.  Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.  Download the E-book \u2013 Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother \u2013 HERE. To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too. Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.     ","author_name":"Single Mother Survival Guide","author_url":"https:\/\/singlemothersurvivalguide.com","html":"