Closing the Chapter: Lessons, Reflection, and Resilience in 2024

Victoria Canham • 18 December 2024 • 2 min read

Victoria Canham Coaching: Person looking at their reflection in a puddle representing reflecting on 2024

"The best way to predict the future is to create it." – Abraham Lincoln

As the year winds down, I’ve found myself reflecting on what it’s truly meant to navigate 2024—a year of challenges, lessons, and, above all, persistence. Whether this year has felt like a sprint, a slog, or something in between, I suspect you, like me, have moments that tested your strength and moments that surprised you with how much you could handle.

For me, this year has been a lesson in staying consistent, even when the rewards didn’t feel immediate. There were days I questioned everything—my goals, my purpose, even my impact. And yet, I kept showing up. Not because I felt like it, but because I believe in what I’m building, even if the results take time to surface.

That’s the thing about performance and growth—it isn’t linear. It isn’t shiny or easy. It’s messy, frustrating, and often feels thankless. But the wins, no matter how small, come from the quiet power of not giving up.

Reflecting on What Matters

Here are three questions I’ve been asking myself as we approach the new year. I invite you to sit with these too:

✳️ What am I proud of this year, even if it didn’t turn out how I planned?

✳️ What can I release—expectations, habits, or beliefs—that no longer serve me?

✳️ What is one thing I can commit to next year that aligns with my values?

You might not have all the answers yet, and that’s okay. The magic lies in the reflection itself.

The Quiet Force of Consistency

This year, I’ve seen how small, consistent actions—whether in work, relationships, or self-care—stack up over time. Consistency isn’t glamorous, but it’s what creates trust: trust in yourself, trust in your process, and trust from others.

Even on the hardest days, when it felt like there was no point, I reminded myself that consistency is the point. It’s what separates those who dream from those who achieve.

A Thank You and a Promise

As someone who has been on this journey with me—whether you’ve been reading my articles, following my posts, or simply reflecting alongside me—thank you. Your engagement means more than I can say.

Next year, I promise to keep showing up with honesty, insights, and the kind of support that helps you navigate your own path to peak performance.

Until then, I hope you take time to reflect, reset, and refocus. And remember: every small action, every small win, adds up.

Here’s to finishing strong and starting fresh.

Ready to make 2025 the year of intentional growth? Let’s talk about how we can work together to make it happen. Book your free discovery session here.

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Victoria is an ICF-accredited certified professional coach, who offers personalised performance coaching. With a background in change management and countless hours of professional coaching training and experience, I made the big switch to full-time coaching in 2020. I know what it is like to suddenly have the rug pulled out from under you while you're busy making other plans, as a result, I now help people like you to bounce back from adversity and major setbacks to emerge stronger and better than ever before. Our clients have transformed from feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges to confident, goal-driven individuals who navigate life's obstacles with ease. They've achieved their personal and professional objectives and embodied peak performance in all aspects of life. You too can experience this transformation. This is your moment. Your chance to take control, to choose growth over stagnation, achievement over inaction. This is your opportunity to prove to yourself that you're not defined by your challenges—you're defined by how you rise above them. Are you ready to transform your life and achieve peak performance?