As the year winds down and the pace begins to soften, it’s the perfect time to pause. To breathe. To reflect on what this year has brought you—the challenges, the wins, the growth, the lessons. And to gently consider what you want to call in next.
At Husk, we believe that true healing begins with awareness. Whether you're working through a skin condition, rebuilding your energy, or simply trying to live more in tune with your body, the act of reflection creates space for renewal.
Let this be your permission slip to slow down and realign.
When we rush from one season to the next, we miss the wisdom that comes from slowing down. Reflection helps us:
In skin healing, this matters more than we realise. Often, skin shifts are slow and non-linear. When we stop to reflect, we can see that even if things didn’t unfold perfectly, they still moved forward. We were learning, adapting, healing.
Grab a cuppa, a journal and a quiet corner. These prompts are designed to help you reflect with kindness, not criticism:
1. What am I most proud of this year?
Think small wins too: showing up for yourself, sticking with a routine, setting a boundary, or simply surviving a tough season.
2. What felt nourishing to my body and mind?
Notice what gave you energy, clarity or calm—and what drained you.
3. Where did I experience growth?
Was it in your mindset, your health, your relationships? Healing is often invisible until we name it.
4. What am I ready to let go of?
Habits, mindsets, routines, products, or even people that no longer feel aligned.
5. What do I want more of in the new year?
More rest? More skin-nourishing meals? More boundaries? More play?
This is your chance to reset with clarity and intention.
Instead of lofty goals or rigid resolutions, try choosing a word or a feeling to guide your year. Some of our favourites include:
This creates a compass to guide your decisions without pressure.
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If this year brought flare-ups, exhaustion, or setbacks, know this: healing is never linear. Your skin, scalp, energy, and emotions are constantly shifting in response to your environment, stress and internal state.
Give yourself grace. Reflect not just on what happened, but how you showed up in the face of it. That strength counts.
You don’t need to reinvent yourself this New Year. You simply need to return to yourself—your values, your intuition, your body’s signals.
Let this be a season of soft resets. Of reconnecting with what supports your wellbeing, your skin, and your nervous system.
If 2026 is the year to focus on your health, book in a consultation for personalised support and to set you up for the new year.
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