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The Bright List: Your 2025 Wins & What You Want to Grow in 2026
Season 4 · Episode 45

The Bright List: Your 2025 Wins & What You Want to Grow in 2026

Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect

December 29, 202521m 38s

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Show Notes

What if the most powerful way to step into a new year isn’t by setting goals—but by honoring how far you’ve already come?

In this end-of-year reflection, Jessica and Kelly look back on 2025 with honesty, humor, and heart. They celebrate growth, name what felt hard, and introduce the Bright List—a simple but meaningful exercise to help you reflect on what you’re proud of, what you’re ready to release, and what you want more of as you step into 2026.

Inside This Conversation:

  • Reflecting on the past year helps in personal growth.
  • The Bright List exercise encourages positive reflection.
  • Releasing negativity can lead to a more fulfilling life.
  • Expanding joy and presence is essential for well-being.
  • Surprises in life can lead to unexpected growth.
  • Healing often comes from acknowledging struggles.
  • Life is messy, and that's part of the journey.
  • Intentions for the new year should focus on self-improvement.
  • Embracing change is crucial as children grow and leave home.
  • Living life to the fullest is a key takeaway for 2026.

Chapters

00:00 Reflecting on Growth and Wins

07:13 Exploring Surprises and Healing Moments

12:43 Finding Alignment and Intentions for 2026

20:05 Embracing Change and the Future

Connect With Us:

growth, reflection, intentions, self-improvement, personal development, mindfulness, emotional health, life lessons, 2025 review, 2026 goals

 

Inside This Conversation: 

  • Kelly is aiming for 75 books this year, currently at 56.
  • Jessica enjoyed the memoir 'Solito' about a boy's journey from El Salvador.
  • The discussion includes the impact of memoirs on understanding personal stories.
  • They reflect on the sensationalism of media in celebrity narratives.
  • Jessica found 'Waiting for Britney' to be a fascinating read about media influence.
  • Kelly shares her experience with spooky books and their appeal.
  • They discuss the importance of well-written literature and character development.
  • Jessica recommends 'The Haunting of Pains Hollow' for spooky book lovers.
  • Kelly is currently reading 'Atomic Habits' and finds it insightful.
  • The conversation emphasizes the benefits of reading and sharing book recommendations.

Chapters

00:00 Reading Goals and Challenges

03:26 Memoirs That Resonate

06:30 Exploring New Genres

09:09 Book Recommendations and Insights

12:03 Future Reads and Closing Thoughts

Connect With Us:

reading, books, memoirs, recommendations, personal stories, literary challenges, genres, book clubs, audiobooks, reading goals

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