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As 2025 winds down, it’s easy to feel behind—or like you’re supposed to overhaul your entire life in the last six weeks. Hard pass. Midlife has already taught us that big transformations don’t happen because we buy a new planner…they happen because we take small, doable steps that build momentum.

This list is exactly that: 25 tiny wins you can actually finish before the year ends. They’re quick, energizing, and perfect for clearing mental clutter so you head into 2026 feeling lighter and more intentional.

Quick Preview of the 25 Tiny Wins

  • A great way to end the year with intention instead of pressure
  • Simple actions you can finish in minutes
  • A mix of organizing, emotional resets, movement, connection, and micro-upgrades
  • Designed for midlife women who want clarity, calm, and small victories
  • No perfection, no overwhelm—just realistic momentum

Alison Moore Smith is a 60-year-old entrepreneur. She has been (very happily) married to Samuel M. Smith for 39 years. They are parents of six incredible children and grandparents to two astounding grandsons.

She is the author of The 7 Success Habits of Homeschoolers.

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