In this chatty get ready with me, I’m doing my Christmassy date-night makeup while sharing my little “dump list” of 7 things I’m leaving behind in 2025. I’d been reflecting on the year (especially as it gets to that end-of-year mindset), and I wanted to talk honestly about the habits and thought patterns that have been holding me back—because if you’re feeling any of this too, I really want you to know you’re not alone. The biggest ones for me are not planning ahead (because I hardly saw my friends this year), negative self-talk, and comparison. I’m working on replacing that spirally energy with something more grounding—like simple affirmations that remind me I’m on the right track and that things will happen when they’re meant to. I also talk about focusing properly instead of spreading myself too thin career-wise, stopping the “waiting for the perfect time” mentality, and letting go of the pressure to be constantly busy (because honestly, a lot of that is just burnout in disguise). To finish, I share a more personal shift: having a bit more privacy going into 2026. I’ll always love vlogging, but I’m learning the difference between sharing my life and sharing every single detail.