25 Gentle New Year's Goals for 2025 | Self care, Slow living, Minimalism

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As 2024 is coming to a close, we might start thinking about goals and resolutions for 2025. Things we want to do differently, to take good care of ourselves in the new year. In this video, I share 25 gentle new year's goals ideas for 2025. They are based on self care, slow living, simplifying and minimalism, and I hope they can help you to have an amazing year!

Lots of love,
🌼 Vera

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[SimpleHappyZen]

The last few days of 2024... 🪄 I feel so grateful for the Simple Happy Zen community! THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart, for being a part of it. I wish you all a wonderful and cozy last few days of 2024 and I hope you're having a relaxing time.

See you all again on January 1st with a new video!

🌸 With love,
Vera

[franzi]

Dear Vera ❤ an upload every 2 weeks is enough 🩷🌸🩷 don‘t feel pressured because of the algorithm… we will still appreciate you. Love from Germany 🩷🇩🇪🩷

[ritabutler]

I am 71 and live on the third floor, no elevator. Built in exercise. As we age we must force ourselves to move more.

[tamjg]

Twitchy eyes muscles? Yes, it's from stress.You're doing the right thing by slowing down. We'll still be here!

[tinareeder]

Please take care of yourself! Upload when you can and not on a schedule. We’ll be here.

[katyalauziere]

I love all of the goals you mentionned! I'm going to watch the video again and take notes. ;)

I personally am really bad at staying in touch with people, so I'll take your advice and put up a reminder to reach someone every now and then. Right when you mentioned it, I paused the video and send a little emoji to my cousin who's been sick for a while. I ought to do that more often, even if it is just an emoji or a little "Have a good day!" it may be what that person needs right now and it is just a few seconds of my time.

Thank you for all these ideas and I hope you can get some rest in this new year. 💙

[starlite]

Frankly as someone who follows a lot of YouTubers, I'm perfectly fine with less uploads! And it's good to prioritize your mental health

[shamallowo]

instead of writing "2025 goals" in my bullet journal, I wrote "2025 wishes". goals sound a bit pressuring to me nowadays? like they HAVE to be achieved. it might be just me– but wishes feel more kind and hopeful. just a little change I thought about that made my list less intimidating 😊 I gave myself 8 wishes to fill in, and at first I was like "I can only think of 2 🙉" then slowly came to mind the things I'd love to add in my life! here's a few :
- gardening
- baking
- being more confident (with making decisions, plans, talking)
- crafting
- going on walks

[patriciatarallo]

I hugged a tree today on a nature walk for Winter Solstice!

[mari_]

Take care of yourself, Vera! Your health is important for us! Do whatever you need to do, we will be here ❤

[NinaWn]

Oh Vera dont worry about less uploads, we will rewatch all your old video's in the meantime. Your health is always more important. 🙂

[too_tired_for_this]

My goal is to enjoy things more, without thinking ahead or feeling guilty.

[witchie]

I can't quite pinpoint why but I've found that this year has been hard for so many people, family, friends, acquaintances.
In some cases it hasn't included anything particularly challenging or sad, for others there has been a reason, health issues, or many random reasons.
Everyone I speak to is glad the year is ending. This is weirdly true even for those who have had a great year.
It's an obvious time to take stock and think of changes we might make.
I think maybe the number one thing I'd say to people is be gentle with yourself and others.
Your list here is a good one.
So to anyone reading this have a Merry Christmas and Happy and healthy New Year. Seasons Greetings. Best wishes for your personal celebrations.

[ms.schnapp]

Love the “gentle” in the title. Was already thinking of some of these for 2025 like improving sleep, tackling small sections in my home, and keeping in touch. My dog gets a hug every hour. Warm wishes for the holidays and year-round❤

[claudiajimenez]

Taking more time is a great idea. I'm 75 and I practice a lot of what you listed. As you get older you realize that some of the things you think you should be doing really are just busy work.

[aysedenizk]

My goals 🙆‍♀️:
-be soft and gentle to yourself and others
-don’t complain
-take a day off when you need
-move your body
-take a good care of your body
-spend more time with loved ones
-don’t impulse buy and save money
-give affirmations to yourself
-meditate
-eat nutritious meals
-move slower
🍀🎄🥳 I wish everyone a happy new year and Merry Christmas!

[LisaM.]

Vera, I’m so happy you recognize a change is needed in your work schedule. I’m happy you’re prioritizing your own self-care. Those here and on Patreon care for you and will continue to support you in every way we can. You are loved and appreciated so much 🥰

[marwafreag]

I feel so grateful for the Simple Happy Zen community

[tulipthorn]

Please take care of yourself, we appreciate you! Thank you for everything!

[polish_native]

Dear Vera! Your youtube channel was with no doubt the most precious of all of my internet findings this year! The simplicity of your videos, the calmness, this no-rush approach, which doesn't wind up emotions is so, so, so lovely! And also, I do appreciate the fact that you never preach at us - instead, you inspire, you support, you give ideas. Your idea that "you can like things without necessarily owning them" absolutely blew my mind! And if I may boast a bit, I went to a Christmas crafts fair (!!!) a week ago and I didn't buy anything! Although, you know, didn't I see lovely pieces there! But I just appreciated them, just like you inspire us to do! I cannot express how much I value the truthfulness of your content. Thank you so so much. I do hope you have a lovely magical Holiday season, however you decide to spend it! Warm greetings from Poland! 🙂 <3 <3 <3