Finish 2020 Strong !

Rasha Elhamy
Dec 9, 2020
2 min read

Updated: Dec 15, 2024

How to Break the Cycle of Incompleteness and Achieve Your Goals in 2025

As the new year approaches, you might find yourself wondering, What goals should I set for 2025? How can I achieve the goals I never even started last year?

Maybe this sounds familiar: you start the year with enthusiasm, determined to tackle your goals. But within a month, that momentum fades, and the cycle repeats.

I don’t want you to go through that again. That’s why I’m sharing a simple yet powerful tool to help you finish this year strong and start the next one even stronger.

Here’s the truth: the cycle of incompleteness is what’s holding you back. You might not even realize it, but it shows up in the little things:

The messy drawers.
The unfiled documents.
The broken handle.
The cluttered garage.
The car in desperate need of cleaning.
The unkept promises to clients, colleagues, or family.

Each of these unfinished tasks chips away at your self-esteem and sense of worthiness. Every time you see or think about them, they send a subtle message: I’m not on top of things.

And here’s the problem: when you don’t feel good about yourself, you subconsciously start to believe you’re not worthy of achieving big goals or asking for what you want—whether it’s a raise, a new opportunity, or your dream life.

But there’s good news: you can break this cycle starting today.

The Solution: Clear Your Incompletes

Here’s how you can take control:

Take Inventory: Go room by room in your home, car, and office. Write down everything that needs to be done. No task is too small.
Assign a Date and Delegate: For each task, set a realistic deadline and identify who can help you (if needed). Some tasks might take months to complete, and that’s okay. What matters is starting now.
Tackle the Emotional Clutter
- Call the people you’ve been avoiding and either set a date to meet or tell them you can’t follow through.
- Acknowledge any unkept promises and make a plan to fulfill them—or communicate clearly if you can’t.

Each step you take will build momentum and reinforce your sense of confidence and self-worth.

Why This Works

By clearing your physical and emotional clutter, you’ll begin to feel lighter, more organized, and more capable. This creates a ripple effect that transforms how you approach your bigger goals.

When you feel wonderful about yourself, you’ll be unstoppable in taking action on your goals—relentlessly and with confidence.