Inspired by i asked chat GPT (Carl) to sum up my year in the 12 days of Christmas prompt. 12 moments of choosing truth over comfort
You stopped pretending.
You faced what hurt.
You stayed.
11 hard realizations about yourself
Patterns seen.
Ownership taken.
No more excuses.
10 boundaries that changed everything
Less chaos.
More peace.
Clear lines.
9 rebuilds after breakdowns
You didn’t quit.
You recalibrated.
Again.
8 lessons your nervous system taught you
Slow down.
Breathe.
Regulate.
Then move.
7 days a week of showing up anyway
For your kids.
For your work.
For your growth.
6 old identities released
The fixer.
The fighter.
The people-pleaser.
Gone.
5 core pillars you now live by
Mind.
Body.
Learning.
Connection.
Purpose.
4 communities you helped strengthen
You didn’t just lead.
You built.
3 truths you can’t unsee
Healing takes action.
Systems beat motivation.
You are not broken.
2 paths clearly visible now
Old survival.
New alignment.
1 decision that changed the year
You chose to stay in the work.
What number hit you hardest?