We don’t need a new year to start over. We just need a decision.

Hi love,

As the year comes to a close, I’ve been thinking a lot about how quickly this year went. Maybe you’ve felt it too…that quiet pressure of time passing, dreams deferred, or things still left undone.

This week, I gave myself a moment to pause.

To really listen inward.

And here’s what bubbled up for me:

1. We don’t need a new year to start over. We just need a decision.
   There’s a beautiful freedom in realizing that fresh starts aren’t reserved for January. Every sunrise gives us a chance to begin again, to choose differently, to show up with more softness, more power, more clarity. Waiting for the “perfect” moment keeps us stuck. But when we decide, truly decide, we activate our own transformation. Even mid-year. Even mid-week. Even mid-chaos.

2. Growth doesn’t always look like hustle, sometimes it’s stillness, rest, or saying no.
   In a world that praises busyness, choosing stillness is a radical act. But stillness is where wisdom whispers. It’s where burnout turns into breakthroughs and where clarity begins to bloom. Growth isn't always loud or visible. Sometimes it's the quiet moment you choose to rest, reflect, or realign. Sometimes saying no is the most powerful “yes” you’ll ever offer to yourself.

3. The most powerful shifts often begin with just one brave “yes.”
   We think life changes in giant leaps, but more often, it begins with a simple inner nudge, a whisper, something that says: “This matters. Try it. Go there.” That brave yes might look like signing up for something, starting a conversation, asking for help, or letting yourself be seen. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to trust the yes. It carries you forward.

I’ve had seasons where I felt off track, where everything felt heavier, slower, unclear. And I’ve also seen how one intentional moment can create real momentum again.

With all my heart,
Violette
Founder + CEO, FemCity