6 Things I Did Really Well for My Holistic Wellness in 2025
I think we need to celebrate more of our wins when thinking about how we want to show up in the New Year…
So, that’s what this post is— 6 ways I am really proud of how I showed up for my health in 2025!
As a holistic health coach, I spend a lot of time teaching women that wellness doesn’t come from perfection, but instead from consistency. And this year, I got to implement my own advice in some really meaningful ways.
Here are six things I did exceptionally well for my holistic wellness in 2025, and how each one helped shape a more grounded, energized, and joyful version of me. Plus (because we are all about transparency over here), i’m following up this post with 6 areas for improvement come the New Year 👀
1. I Showed Up Consistently for My Workouts
I didn’t chase extremes this year—not the “I must work out every day” mentality or the “I’ll start again Monday” cycle. Instead, I built consistency through smaller, doable commitments.
Movement became something I looked forward to again: my strength-training sessions, my gym classes during the week, the walks with my kids, and the at-home workouts on days when things felt a bit busy.
And to be honest, working out consistently has been a struggle since having kids. Back in college, and even before that, I was very active. It was easy to stay consistent with a workout routine, and I knew what I enjoyed.
Since having kids, I have tried multiple times to get back into those old patterns of working out and felt frustrated every time that it didn’t quite work. It took a while to realize that I had outgrown that previous workout routine… no longer did I have multiple hours to spend in the gym 5 days per week. OF COURSE I couldn’t be consistent with that during this very different season of life.
Now, I commit to 3 workout classes every week. They are an hour long and consist of cardio and weight lifting, and over the past 9 months of consistently showing up, I have noticed so many changes in both my body and mental space around working out.
Are you setting the same goals and expecting to accomplish them as you once did in a different season of life? Maybe it is time to try a new tactic…
2. I Focused on Body Recomposition in a Sustainable Way
It has been nearly 6 months since I started a slow and sustainable approach to body recomposition. If you’re curious what that looks like I have a whole blog post on it here.
But in short, I wanted to increase muscle mass and decrease fat mass, while maintaining nourishment and keeping my body from being overly stressed. And I’m happy to say I’ve been making slow and consistent progress! I have lost ~5% of body fat, while increasing my muscle mass as well. All while maintaining regular cycles (minus one month where there was a lot of personal stress and other factors at play). But for someone who once had very irregular cycles (and even went 11 months without a cycle due to stress and PCOS), this was a huge win!
3. I Nourished My Family Well Through Simple, Structured Meal Planning
Meal planning finally became less of a chore and more of a grounding ritual this year.
I created weekly meal plans that were:
nutrient-dense
budget-friendly
easy to repeat
and realistic for our actual lifestyle
Instead of scrambling at 5 p.m. or relying on last-minute takeout, our home felt nourished from the inside out. I leaned into whole foods, seasonal produce, and simple meals that tasted good and made us feel good.
There’s something profoundly regulating about feeding your family well—especially when the plan itself removes decision fatigue. This rhythm supported my physical health, reduced stress, and helped our whole family thrive.
If you are curious about how I set this up, you can check out these blog posts:
Grass-fed steak and foraged morel mushrooms were one of our go-to meals this summer!
4. I Focused on Balancing My Hormones After Stopping Breastfeeding
After years of pregnancy and postpartum seasons, 2025 was the year I reconnected to my cycle again. When I stopped breastfeeding, I made hormone health a real priority. This looked like:
supporting my minerals and electrolytes
eating enough protein and healthy fats
prioritizing sleep and sleep quality (you can read my full bedtime routine here)
being mindful of stressors
tracking my cycle with curiosity instead of frustration (if you are looking to learn more about your cycle, I highly recommend these reads)
Slowly, my hormones settled into a healthy rhythm, and my cycle became regular again. This wasn’t just a physical milestone—it was a huge emotional win too! For a long time, I felt like I was in a battle with my reproductive cycle and hormones. Fighting to keep them balanced… when really I was doing more harm than good. Feeling regulated, balanced, and steady became one of the most surprising (and welcomed) wellness wins of my year.
5. I Made Space for My Hobbies—Especially Reading
My hobby time used to be the first thing to go when life got busy. This year, I intentionally protected it. Reading became my nightly unwind, and something that I’ve gotten so much joy from! Books helped me slow down, stay curious, and stay connected to parts of myself outside motherhood and work.
For a long time, I felt like hobbies were indulgent, rather than a necessity. Getting back into reading (especially fun, fiction novels), reminded me that a well-lived life includes joy, creativity, and play.
6. I Continued Embracing My Gray Hair—Fully and Confidently
This was a deeply personal wellness win.
Embracing my gray hair has challenged my beliefs about aging, beauty, and womanhood in the best way. I spent 2025 leaning in even more—letting the silver come through, choosing styles that make me feel strong and feminine, and allowing myself to show up as me.
I’ve learned that there’s real wellness in authenticity— not for the sake of anybody but yourself. Letting go of the pressure to color my hair allowed me to reclaim time, money, and mental energy… but more than anything, it allowed me to practice self-acceptance (and self love) daily.
If you want to read more about my gray hair journey, you can check out the following posts:
Final Thoughts: Wellness Doesn’t Require Reinventing Yourself
Looking back, none of these six habits were dramatic. They weren’t rooted in perfection. They were rooted in consistency, self-trust, and alignment with my values.
Holistic wellness isn’t about doing everything—it’s about doing the right things well. And every year of leaning into this mindset strengthens that framework for my life.
If you’re reflecting on your own year, I hope this encourages you to look for the small but powerful choices you made—the ones that built capacity, nourished your body, and supported your heart. Those are the choices that matter most!
What have you done well this year? I would love to hear!
Kaelyn
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