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By Dr. George Wachiuri
As you close the year 2025, one thing must remain constant: the same vigour, determination, and clarity that propelled you at the beginning of the year must guide you to the finish line. December is a beautiful month, but it can also be dangerous; full of distractions, obligations, and energy-draining activities. To finish strong, you must be intentional.
Below are five practical steps to help you wrap up the year powerfully.
1. Cut 4 Things Completely
- Time Wasters – December comes with many unnecessary interruptions. People can waste your time without even realizing it. Protect your hours. Guard your calendar. Be firm about who gets access to your time.
- Negative People – Avoid people who drain your energy, doubt your capacity, or discourage your ideas with comments like, “Are you sure you can do it?” or “Do you really have the capacity?” Focus instead on what is working. Look at the opportunities around you; the growing infrastructure across the country, the improved roads, and the favouring environment for enterprise. Choose positivity deliberately. Also ensure every meeting you attend has a clear agenda.
- Distractions – Say no more often. Say no to unplanned commitments, random meetups, and activities that steal your focus. A helpful rule: don’t pay the bill if you didn’t initiate the meeting.
- Unnecessary Expenses – December can trigger impulse spending and financial pressure. Cut off all unplanned purchases, avoid buying to impress, and stay disciplined with your budget. Finishing strong also means entering 2026 financially stable, not drained.
2. Build a Momentum Routine
- Momentum is built daily, not occasionally. Create simple habits that move you forward:
- Move your body every day; walk, jog, stretch.
- Feed your mind with the right content; read, reflect, and learn.
- Set your top 3 tasks every morning before anything else.
- If you commit to these small routines consistently, you will see visible results within 30 days.
3. Strengthen Key Relationships
- Relationships are wealth. As the year ends, reconnect intentionally.
- Send simple messages such as, “Dear Peter, I’m just checking in.”
- Express gratitude to those who supported you this year; your mentors, customers, partners, colleagues, and friends.
- A small message can revive a great relationship.
4. Give Yourself a Reward
- Life is busy. People rush all year and forget to appreciate themselves.
- Plan a personal reward before the year ends:
- A dinner to celebrate yourself
- A relaxing treat
- A quiet day of rest
- Celebrate your wins; big and small. You’ve come far. A reward keeps your momentum alive.
5. Get Ready for 2026
- Preparation is a gift to your future self.
- Clear your physical and mental clutter.
- Organize your spaces.
- Tie up loose ends.
- Forgive those who hurt you.
- Don’t carry baggage into the new year.
Start 2026 light, focused, and ready to rise.
Dr. Wachiuri is the Optiven CEO, a celebrated author with three books to his name, including “Soaring like an Eagle,” “Unleash Your Full Potential,” and “After The Plunge.” He is also a philanthropist, motivational speaker, lecturer, and church elder.
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