2025 Reflection/ 2026 Vision

2025 was a year of saying yes. I made a pact with a friend of mine at the beginning of the year that I would just say yes to things that come my way, whether that be experiences, people, or whatever else. When I look back on 2025, the word that comes to mind is “full”. I traveled, worked hard, went out, and created memories. I got to celebrate so many of my friends for accomplishing milestones in their lives, but I also quietly and intentionally celebrated myself. I’ve realized more and more as I grow, that sometimes it’s better not to hold on so tightly to your plans but rather to adapt and grow as life happens. I’ve realized that true happiness is just doing all the things that you told your younger self that you would do. 7th grade Sherin would be so proud!

My Goals for 2025 were

• Address limiting beliefs- I want to remind myself and others that you can only achieve what you believe to be possible. So don’t limit yourself and don’t limit God. Don’t be afraid to pray the big prayers and take calculated risks. Everything you want is on the other side of fear and doubt.

• Continue to focus on health and fitness-: I want to continue to be consistent and work out at least 3 times per week and take another step towards my “body goals’. More than anything I want to continue working out for the mental health benefits and the energy I feel afterwards.

• Travel more- Last year was a busy one for me but that means that unfortunately there was not a lot of time for traveling. This year I have a few trips planned and I am excited to travel and see more of the world!

• Finances- I am admittedly terrible at managing my finances. I want to have a better understanding of my finances next year and learn more about saving money.

• Continue to cultivate meaningful relationships- I think I'm very lucky in my friendships and the people that I come across at work or events. I always meet such amazing people with really good hearts. I hope to continue to cultivate deeper friendships and relationships in 2025, because the people I allow into my life are very very special to me and usually become more like family to me.

My goals for 2026 are

• Continue to be open- For anyone else whose vision board has failed them, maybe you can relate! It’s easy to lose hope in the things that you desire if you don’t see a result within a certain time period. I am truly not a believer in vision boards for any purpose other than it being a fun little girl’s night activity. I believe in hard work and getting things done, but I’d like to believe in the magic again. So, as a big girl who is continuously working on herself, I am open to intentionally being hopeful again. 

• Take more chances/be more outgoing- Anyone who has known me for a long time should know that I used to be the quietest and most reserved person around. While at my core I will always be more reserved, I am not a shy person. I want to try to make more lasting friendships….as an adult (terrifying), and just be more outgoing in general.

• Continue to prioritize movement and health- I am slowly getting better and going to the gym or moving my body. This year I want to try and be more consistent and healthy. That includes eating better!

• Take the leap!- I have some career goals for myself that I’ve been scared to take the first step towards. This year I want to start taking a leap of faith with my career and life in general

If your last year did not look like what you wanted to, let this be your reminder that you only fail when you stop trying! If there are things that knocked you down last year, it’s your responsibility to get up and try again. You don’t have to do it alone, but you do have to do it! I hope that this year is softer for you and that you have more happy and blessed moments than you can count.

                      Love Always,

                                Sherin

2025 felt so complete. Letting go of this year won’t be easy. It held so many highs—so many lives lived, so many goals realized. I traveled almost every month, got married, negotiated my salary for the first time, stepped into a new job, and moved to a city I had once only dreamed about.

But more than any milestone, this year deepened my connection to people—both new and familiar. I leaned fully into the beauty of human connection and found myself feeling more rooted, more open, more alive. I made a vision board and watched, almost in disbelief, as the life I imagined slowly became my reality.

In 2025, my goals were:

• To build consistency—to keep showing up and doing the work, even when it's hard or when I’m tired.

• To dedicate more time to reading and learning—I used to love reading as a child, but as academics took over, I lost the habit of reading for leisure rather than work. This year, I want to read atleast 25 books and spend more of my free time on activities that nourish my mind rather than drain it.

• To enhance the skills I already possess—taking what I know and pushing myself beyond the limits of what I once imagined possible. I don't give myself enough credit on the skills that I already have- this year I want to refine myself and bring it to new heights.

• To relax, take it slow, and take it all in— I want to make sure that I am getting things done but to not rush for it, work at a meaningful pace and to enjoy the journey there

While I definitely didn’t read 25 books last year, I did give myself the space to grow while also taking it all in. As I look toward 2026, though, I’ll admit I’m holding myself to some higher expectations.

This year, my goals are:

• To network- I want so badly to grow. I want to network more and genuinely connect with others in my field and in the health and eyecare space. I want to go after opportunities instead of second-guessing myself and really dive deep into my area of expertise.

• To build financial wealth- I want to be more intentional. I want to budget well, save more money, and actually understand my finances instead of avoiding them.

• To gain more knowledge and practice better spiritual well-being- I want to continue gaining knowledge and be more consistent in practicing spiritual well-being, creating habits that help me feel grounded and aligned.

• To be the very best- like no one ever was 

For me, 2026 is the year of health and wealth. It’s about showing up for myself in every way and staying committed to the life I’m building. Cheers to betting on yourself and taking the leap forward.

With all the love in world,

Jacqui