<p>There comes a point in the year when the noise gets loud, the deadlines stretch thin, and you feel the pull to pause. Not because the calendar tells you to, but because your soul knows it’s time to slow down, look inward, and reset the inner landscape before stepping into what’s next.</p><p>In this episode, we explore what it means to prepare for a new year, not with pressure, but with purpose and alignment.Not with grand declarations of <strong>“best year ever”</strong>, but with daily decisions that build your <strong><em>best year yet</em></strong><strong>.</strong></p><p>Together with Ps Christo Pretorius and Dr Janine Do Cabo, we speak about the simple rhythms that hold our lives together:• honest reflection before planning• closing off a year with intention• family rituals that anchor identity and gratitude• the power of micro-decisions• choosing growth through discipline, not overwhelm• aligning your life with what God is asking of you now• and giving yourself grace without lowering your standards</p><p>This is a conversation for anyone who wants to walk into the next season clearer, lighter, and more grounded; whether you’re leading a business, raising children, shaping a community, or quietly rebuilding your inner world.</p><p>As you listen, I invite you to ask:</p><p>* <em>Where is the invitation for me? </em></p><p>* <em>What needs releasing? </em></p><p>* <em>What needs carrying forward? </em></p><p>* <em>And what is God aligning in me for the year ahead?</em></p><p>Thank you for being here.I’m Odette de Beer, and remember, every great movement begins with a single voice.Maybe it’s yours.</p><p><p>Join the Conversation.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://odettedebeer.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">odettedebeer.substack.com/subscribe</a>