Elevate In 2025: Mindset Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth

By Angeli Marie Shaw

Woo hoo! We made it! Another year has come to a close and here we are in the new year, ready to tackle whatever comes our way! Whilst some of us face the new year with confidence and an attitude of ‘I’ve got this’, there are no doubt some, if not many, that err on the side of caution, dipping our big toe in the water rather than diving straight in, and that’s ok as we’re all a result of our conditioning and experiences.

But in order to get comfortable, we first need to get uncomfortable and dig deep into the things we avoid, the reoccurring problems, the lessons that constantly show up in front of us, but we are yet to learn, and those choices, decisions and issues that just thinking about them, give us the ick.

So, to guide you along the way in 2025, here are my top 5 strategies to get you thinking, get you moving and get you taking action so you can elevate!

1. Embrace Lifelong Learning: The lessons will always come, and we never stop learning, so when you’re faced with a challenge, a difficult decision or you simply don’t know, learn! One thing our industry has is a very diverse community so ask questions, seek help and advice and turn to those around you that inspire and motivate you. Lifelong learning will help you grow personally and professionally by providing opportunities to learn new skills and gain different perspectives.

2. Cultivate Resilience: You don’t just ‘be’ resilient, you nurture it, water it and help it grow and strengthen. This doesn’t just mean ‘shit happens’ and you’ll be better for it, but it’s a focus on what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Working on your resilience nurtures the ability to adapt to challenges, trauma and adversity and is something that can be continuously strengthened across your lifetime.

3. Foster Adaptability: We’ve all had plenty of experience when it comes to this, especially over the last 4 years so keep up the work and focus on what makes you grow. Set learning goals to learn new skills and broaden your expertise. Seek and be open to feedback as constructive criticism is a valuable tool for growth. Practice flexibility by stepping out of your comfort zone regularly and remain open to new ways of doing things. And remember to remain optimistic. This will help you see opportunities in challenges and maintain a hopeful but realistic outlook on the future.

4. Encourage Curiosity: There’s no better time to get curious than now! And one benefit of living in a world of technology is that our ability to research, connect and source information is literally at our fingertips. It’s one thing to watch what others are doing but allow that curiosity to drive you to take things further and not just mindlessly scroll. Take action by sharing experiences, asking questions and exploring new topics, places and people. This will assist you in learning, problem solving, improving your skillset, and ultimately, develop a positive outlook.

5. Develop Emotional Intelligence: This is the ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you. There are 5 key elements to emotional intelligence: self-awareness, empathy, self-regulation, social skills and motivation and working on all of these continuously will help you build on this ability. In fact, many believe that your level of emotional intelligence is what makes the difference between a good and exceptional leader!

We’ve all been blessed to see in another year, so take with you what you experienced in 2024 to learn, develop and grow. Use that growth to springboard into success! Take each step at your own pace, pause when you need to, dust yourself off when things get tough and remember, you CAN do this!

Wishing you all growth, success and achievement in 2025 and beyond!

As always, I believe in you!

Love & Bliss, Angeli xxoo

Angeli is a former salon owner and Holistic Empowerment Coach, Mindset Mentor/Trainer and founder of The Bliss Coach. To work with me 1:1, organise group training or book me as a speaker in 2025, get in touch by visiting: www.theblisscoach.com.au or follow me on my socials @theblisscoach to connect and find out more.