This Simple End-of-Year Ritual Will Change Your Life in 2026

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As we wind down the year, it’s the perfect time to pause and look back before setting any goals for 2026. In today’s video, we’re talking about why reflection matters so much, why it’s easy to avoid, and how understanding your patterns, choices, and lived experience helps you build a year that actually fits who you are now. This isn’t about judging your year — it’s about seeing it clearly so you can make intentional, grounded decisions for the twelve months ahead.

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⌚️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — The real reason most people relive the same year on repeat
00:51 — The step everyone skips before setting goals
01:43 — What meaningful reflection actually reveals about your life
02:53 — The invisible patterns shaping your year without your permission
04:39 — How to reclaim the moments you didn’t realize mattered
06:35 — Seeing the truth about how your time was really spent
08:30 — Why planning alone can’t create a better year
10:20 — Why slowing down feels uncomfortable (and why you avoid it)
13:13 — The emotional resistance that keeps you from reflecting
16:00 — What happens when you walk into a new year without looking back
18:46 — The quiet drift that pulls you away from the life you want
22:06 — How to make reflection feel easier, lighter, and more natural

🙋🏾‍♀️ABOUT SCARLETT COCHRAN

Hi, if we haven’t met before, I’m Scarlett—a banking and finance attorney turned author and entrepreneur. I’m here to help you build wealth, make confident financial decisions, and create a life you absolutely love. Whether it’s mastering your money, growing a life-first business, or creating daily routines that make your life easier I’m all about giving you the tools and support you need to make it happen. Let’s create your best life, one step at a time!

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