The Biggest Lesson I Learnt in 2025


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Hi there!

2025 has been an intense year for me, but it has taught me a lot. I wanted to share my biggest takeaway with you.

Lessons show us things about life, ourselves, and others we were previously oblivious to. I'll share one thing 2025 made sure I noticed.

The importance of having non-negotiables, defining what matters most, and not slacking on them (being persistent).

I have the habit of taking loooong breaks when things get difficult or uncertain.

But I've learned that it simply delays my progress especially when it's something I'll come back to, why not stick to it instead of wasting weeks and months?

That's something I'm holding onto as I go into the new year. God will help me.🤲😅

What if you have to do 100 reps and you do 70 now and the next 30 nine months later when you could've done it all in three months or less?” (A still small voice said to me😅)

And depending on the kind of activity, it won't just be doing 30 reps at a later date. It'll be starting all over.

It's okay to try new methods, change my approach, and take timely breaks, but it's not okay to abandon important things indefinitely.

What lesson did you learn or reinforce in 2025? I'd love to hear from you.

Alright, that'll be all for now, talk to you in 2026!

Light & Increase,

Osose Christabel.


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