Now that we\u2019re in the new year, I\u2019m feeling recharged and ready to take on new challenges. After a December spent soaking up precious family time, creating special memories, and (let\u2019s be honest) indulging in all the festive treats, I\u2019m excited to shift gears. This time of year feels like a fresh start\u2014a chance to refocus, set meaningful goals, and approach life with renewed optimism. As a mom, wife, and Senior Wealth Advisor, I know how important it is to find balance and carve out time for growth, both in my personal and professional life.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what I\u2019m looking forward to most as I kick off the year:<\/p>\n
There\u2019s nothing quite like the thrill of planning your next adventure to set you up for a fun year ahead. This year, as per usual, I\u2019m making time to cross a few destinations off my bucket list. If your dream trip feels far off, start small by creating a plan. It all starts with a bit of saving, and like I always say, it\u2019s never too late to start! Remember, even a \u201csmall\u201d monetary contribution to the savings fund will make a difference in the long-term.<\/p>\n
If you need some travel inspiration, I\u2019ve shared six easy travel destinations from Calgary, here<\/a>!<\/p>\n I sound like a broken record at this point, but I am a huge supporter of balance in your life, which includes balancing relaxing moments with fun, energizing workouts. In my health and wellness routine, I\u2019ve found that keeping workouts interesting is the key to staying consistent. Lucky for us, Calgary has an abundance of studios and workouts to help us mix things up:<\/p>\n Taking time to reset and refocus is essential for growth, both personally and professionally. This year, I\u2019m excited to explore retreats that combine wellness, leadership, and personal development:<\/p>\n Finally, workshops! This year, I’m eager to immerse myself in workshops that not only challenge my artistic side but also support our vibrant local businesses. Here are a few standout experiences in Calgary that I’ve been hearing about. Maybe I\u2019ll do one with Av!<\/p>\n To summarize, for me, 2025 is all about intention\u2014filling my year with activities that bring joy, growth, and a little adventure. Whether it\u2019s planning a dream trip, finding new ways to move, or exploring creative workshops, I\u2019m excited to see where this year takes me.<\/p>\n What are you excited about in 2025? Let\u2019s make it a year to remember!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Now that we\u2019re in the new year, I\u2019m feeling recharged and ready to take on new challenges. After a December spent soaking up precious family time, creating special memories, and (let\u2019s be honest) indulging in all the festive treats, I\u2019m excited to shift gears. This time of year feels like a fresh start\u2014a chance to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":116,"featured_media":1279,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1278","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/julieshipleystrickland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1278","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/julieshipleystrickland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/julieshipleystrickland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/julieshipleystrickland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/116"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/julieshipleystrickland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1278"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/julieshipleystrickland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1278\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1285,"href":"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/julieshipleystrickland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1278\/revisions\/1285"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/julieshipleystrickland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/julieshipleystrickland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1278"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/julieshipleystrickland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1278"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/julieshipleystrickland\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1278"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Refreshing My Workout Routine<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Retreats and Sessions That Recharge Your Mind and Body<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Creative Workshops to Spark Joy<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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