2025 was a year of deep reflection for me.
It was the year I finally slowed down enough to ask myself some very hard questions:
- Am I truly happy in my job?
- Am I fulfilled by the company and management I work with?
- Am I satisfied with my certifications and where my career is headed?
- Where do I see myself in one year? Five years?
Some of the answers I uncovered weren’t what I expected. And honestly, it took nearly the entire year before I fully realized what was missing.
What I learned is this: I hadn’t been thinking about me.
Once that realization set in, things began to shift. I started making intentional changes. I clearly defined what I wanted to accomplish for myself—not what was expected of me, not what felt “safe,” but what actually brought me purpose and joy.
Despite all of its ups and downs, 2025 ended on a really good note.
I launched my blog and began welcoming subscribers. I earned an additional certification. I enrolled in the AAPC Instructor Course. Most importantly, I gained clarity—clarity about my goals, my direction, and my why.
With a renewed vision, I’m stepping into 2026 with new expectations and new opportunities. I know that pursuing dreams doesn’t happen overnight. There will be setbacks, and that’s okay. It’s not a race. Growth happens one step at a time, as long as we keep moving forward and continue doing the things that bring us fulfillment.
That brings me to something I want to share with you.
Many people don’t realize that AAPC offers a Mentor/Mentee Program. I’m proud to say that I am signed up as an AAPC Mentor, and I would love to connect with and support others in achieving their goals—whether that’s certification guidance, career direction, or simply encouragement from someone who’s been there.
If you’re interested, I encourage you to check it out here:
👉 https://www.aapc.com/resources/mentorship-program
Let’s make 2026 the best year yet—for our careers, our growth, and for chasing the dreams we’ve been putting off for far too long.
Here’s to learning, evolving, and believing in ourselves.
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