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2025 Goals for Simple Living: Start the Year Right

Business & Blogging· Lifestyle· Real Life

2 Jan
As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what we want to achieve and how we can embrace the idea of simple living. For me, simple living isn’t about stripping everything down to the bare minimum; it’s about prioritizing what truly matters, letting go of what doesn’t serve us, and creating a life that feels meaningful and balanced.

This year, my focus is on intentional growth—in my personal life, my businesses, and in our homes. I hope my goals for the year inspire you to reflect on your priorities and set meaningful goals for a life that feels both purposeful and fulfilling.


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What Does Simple Living Mean to Me?

Simple living is about finding joy in the everyday moments, focusing on what brings value to your life, and creating spaces and routines that make you feel at peace. That’s the purpose of this blog – to share these things with you. It’s not about perfection but about progress, mindfulness, and letting go of unnecessary distractions. Whether it’s decluttering your home, prioritizing self-care, or being more intentional with your time, the steps toward simplicity are unique to each of us.


My Personal Goals for 2025

This year, my personal focus is on health, happiness, and creating a life that feels fulfilling. I’ve realized that to be the best version of myself, I need to prioritize my physical and mental well-being. This is something that I haven’t done in a long time. Here’s how I plan to do that:

  1. Embarking on a Health Journey:
    This year, I’m focusing on improving my overall health. This includes eating more mindfully, incorporating more movement into my daily routine, and finding ways to manage stress. I’ll be documenting my journey on the blog to hold myself accountable and to inspire others who might be starting their own health journeys.
  2. Home Projects to Simplify and Beautify:
    Our home is our sanctuary, and there are a few projects I’ve been dreaming about completing to make it feel even more special.
    • At Home: Building bookshelves in the family room, finishing the upstairs flooring, and tackling our backyard to create a functional and inviting outdoor space. I also plan to tackle a major home declutter!
    • At the Beach House: Landscaping the side yard, completing the outdoor shower, and finishing the painting inside the front porch.

Business Goals for 2025

Running multiple businesses while maintaining a blog is no small feat. I’m planning to really push myself this year though and I’m excited for the challenge. This year, my business goals are focused on growth, consistency, and stepping out of my comfort zone.

  1. Growing My Wedding Stationery Business:
    I’m aiming to increase revenue by creating more personalized, high-quality stationery collections and improving my marketing efforts. Consistency is key, so I’ll be focusing on posting regularly, building my social media presence, and connecting with my audience on platforms like Instagram and Pinterest.
  2. Expanding My Reselling Business:
    Reselling preowned clothing, shoes, and accessories has been a new venture, and I’m excited to grow this business further. I plan to refine my sourcing strategy, improve my photography and listings, and build a stronger following on platforms like Poshmark and eBay. I’ll also be startin a dedicated Instagram account about this journey.
  3. Being More Visible on Social Media:
    This is my year to get comfortable showing up on video! I’ve been hesitant in the past, but I know that sharing more of myself—through Reels, Stories, and live videos—will help me connect with my audience on a deeper level.

Goals for the Blog

This little blog of mine has always been a space for sharing ideas and inspiration, and this year I want to take it to the next level. My focus is on creating consistent, meaningful content that helps others embrace a beautifully simple life. Whether it’s recipes, DIY projects, home inspiration, or documenting my health journey, I want to inspire others while sharing my own story.


Inspiration for Your Goals

If you’re setting goals this year, here are a few ways to embrace simple living in 2025:

  1. Focus on One Area at a Time: Whether it’s decluttering a room, improving your health, or learning a new skill, small, consistent steps add up.
  2. Create Routines That Support Your Goals: Morning and evening routines are powerful tools for staying grounded and productive.
  3. Let Go of Perfection: Progress is better than perfection. Allow yourself grace as you work toward your goals.
  4. Celebrate the Small Wins: Every little step you take deserves recognition.

Looking Ahead

2025 is a year of growth, balance, and intention for me. I’m excited to share this journey with you and hope my goals inspire you to reflect on what matters most in your own life. Let’s make this year a beautiful one, full of progress, joy, and meaningful moments.

What are your goals for the year? I’d love to hear how you’re embracing simple living in 2025. Share your thoughts in the comments or connect with me on social media!

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Hello.  Welcome to Bethann Renee Home & Lifestyle (formerly Twig & White). My name is Bethann.  I’m a child of God,  a wife, mom to two basset hound rescues, a designer, business owner, blogger and creative.  I just a regular woman with realistic budgets, doing my best to create a beautiful home and life through thrifting, creativity and lots of DIY.  If you’re a regular gal trying to do the same, let’s be friends.  Grab a cup of coffee, sit back and get inspired.

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