As the new year approaches it is so natural to create a list of our future goals and dreams. We look ahead at the promise and opportunities the new year may bring. But often we don't spend as much time reflecting back at what we have ALREADY accomplished. This is a beautiful practice for the end of the year.

As I look back, the first thing that comes to mind is my WHY: I assist young professionals and career changers to uncover and align with their life purpose so they can do the sacred work they were born to do. I serve as a reminder that we are divine beings capable of manifesting our desires through skillful intention and concrete action. Here are a few highlights I would like to remember:

I have worked with teachers, therapists, physicians, veterinarians, attorneys, mortgage brokers, marketing directors, nutritionists, and more, but here are some more stats on industries and demographics:

I created my very first signature series (completed on your own time) that has successfully helped many find balance within various areas of life including the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, finding purpose, and embracing play and creativity. You can learn more here.

I was also thrilled to be offered a for- credit yoga course at Rhode Island College where I get to discuss yoga philosophy and offer yoga classes to current students.

and here is what carried me through:

AS YOU LOOK BACK ON YOUR 2022:

• What is your "Why"?

• What did you do that was new?

• What did you let go of?

• What is something you created?

• What are you most proud of?

• What did you love? (Your top books, podcasts, music, tv shows, or sources of inspiration...)

• And, most importantly...How will you celebrate?

(Questions adopted from Carole Ann Penny).

Onwards and upwards to 2022,

In love and light,

Melissa Carvalho

Holistic Life Purpose & Career Coach/ Yoga Teacher