Kick Yourself in the Butt: What Needs to Get Done Before Year-End?

Episode 73

There are just a few weeks left in the year. What’s the one thing you’ll kick yourself for if you don’t finish? In this episode, Rhonda invites you to get real about your priorities, let go of what isn’t serving you, and create a gentle, honest plan to honor what matters most—without the shame spiral. If you want clarity, courage, and a little loving nudge, this episode is for you.

Today on Love Notes, I ask a bold question: What’s the one thing you must get done this year—or you’ll kick yourself in the butt? With time running out, I share my own process of clearing out physical and mental clutter, releasing tolerances, and getting honest about what truly matters to me.

I walk through how to be gentle but ambitious, realistic but passionate, and how to replace self-punishment with careful focus and courage. It’s not about doing it all—it’s about choosing what’s essential, asking for help, and letting yourself off the hook for what isn’t possible.

This love note is your invitation to reflect, plan, and act—so regret doesn’t have to be your holiday companion. Let’s finish the year with intention, grace, and a fearless heart.

What You’ll Discover

How to identify the one thing that must get done to avoid future regret
The power of clearing physical and emotional clutter before the year closes
Why “gentle ambition” is key to following through (without shame or self-attack)
Practical steps to create a fearless, realistic, and supported action plan
How to separate what’s truly urgent from what can wait
The skills of asking for help, saying yes, saying no, and pacing yourself for genuine growth
Permission to let go of tolerances and projects that aren't serving you anymore

Key Takeaway

Be gentle, yet honor your ambition. Finish the year with one fearless act that matters—so you don’t have to kick yourself later.

Key Quote

“What is it that’s got to get done this year or you are going to kick yourself? I want you to be realistic, yet ambitious, yet gentle. There’s that combination—how do you be gentle but yet honor your ambition and your purpose and your passion and be realistic about your time and ask for support?”

Resources

Journaling Prompt:
What will you kick yourself for if it isn’t finished, released, or claimed before the year ends? What must be cleared away—physically or emotionally—to make space for it?
For more support, daily encouragement, and fearless tips:
https://fearlessliving.org

Invitation

Pick the one thing you truly want to complete or let go of this year. Write it down, create your plan, and ask for the support you need. Share your progress or realizations with @LoveNotesFromRhonda, and don’t forget to subscribe for a daily dose of loving wisdom.