Motivational Monday – Strive for Progress, Not Perfection!

Tomorrow marks the first day back to work after the Christmas break, and like many of you, I’ve been reflecting.

I’ll be honest… sometimes I get frustrated that I don’t achieve as much as I think I should. That inner voice that says “you could have done more” can be loud at times.

But when I pause and really look back over the last year, I’m reminded why progress truly matters more than perfection.

While I may not have ticked off every single thing on my ever-growing to-do list, I have:

✨ Completed an intensive breathwork course in Switzerland
✨ Hosted a Tibetan Monk for 5 days, creating a beautiful healing experience for our Reiki students
✨ Achieved several awards for our work
✨ Launched my first book, Inspiration from the Universe, 
✨ Started my very first podcast, Inspiration from the Universe, to share more inspiring messages weekly
✨ Made some wonderful new connections within the Reiki community
✨ And I’ve just found out that an article about our visit with Ahbay Rinpoche has literally just been published

On a personal level, it’s been a year of deep change too. Both of my parents have health issues, my son has moved into his first home, and I’ve transitioned into my menopause years with relative ease — supported by Reiki, being kind to myself, and good nutrition.

So as I move into 2026, with a big vision and an even bigger list of ideas and offerings, I’m choosing to remind myself daily:

🌱 Progress, not perfection
🌱 Action is always better than no action

If you’re starting your year feeling overwhelmed or behind, please remember this:
Take one step. Create your vision board. Start today — personally and professionally.

💗 Love yourself
💗 Heal yourself
💗 Be kind to yourself

You are already further along than you think.

Lisa

Multi-Award Winning Hypnotherapist & Healer