Hello everyone, and welcome to the final episode of this podcast! As we close out this journey together, I want to take this opportunity to reflect and share my plans for the upcoming year. At the end of the year, I find it so meaningful to make plans and set goals, as it gives direction and motivation for the future. For 2025, I’ve set three main goals, and I’d love to share them with you today.
Goal 1: Improving My English
My first goal is to become more comfortable speaking English in both social and professional settings. While I feel confident speaking English at my workplace, that comfort comes from being familiar with the people I work with. My challenge now is to prepare myself for "first-time settings," where I meet new people and communicate effectively right away.
Here’s my plan:
Taking a Learning Course: To expand my vocabulary and discussion skills, I’m planning to take a home-brewing course. I’m currently passionate about this topic, and it’ll provide a great opportunity to meet others and practice discussing something I’m excited about.
Consistent Comprehensive Study: I’ll continue my study habits from 2024 but add some improvements. This includes:
Speaking lessons twice a week.
Reading one book a month.
Listening to podcasts for two hours during work.
Practicing shadowing for 30 minutes every morning.
Watching one movie every weekend.
Starting an English Podcast: In January, I’ll launch a new podcast where I’ll speak only in English. This will simulate a social setting and help me practice communication in a more spontaneous way.
Goal 2: Building Another Income Stream
My second goal is to build another income stream targeting the Japanese market. Currently, I have a side job with a Japanese company, but I’d like to grow this and ideally double my income by the end of 2025.
In the long term, my career vision is to create a stable online income that allows me to work anywhere, anytime, and for anyone I choose. To support this goal, I recently enrolled in an SNS marketing course in Japanese. This will not only benefit my current remote side job but also contribute to my plans for a small business in Canada aimed at the Japanese market.
Goal 3: Staying Mentally and Physically Healthy
Last but not least, my most important goal is to prioritize my mental and physical health.
Physical Health: In 2024, I ran 5 to 10 kilometers three times a week and did CrossFit twice a week. However, I’ve grown a bit bored with this routine, so in 2025, I’ll explore new activities that excite me and keep me active.
Mental Health: To maintain a positive mindset, I’ll aim for no arguments with my family throughout the year. I’ll also allow myself to relax and de-stress by watching Japanese comedy, which always lifts my spirits.
One exciting update I’d like to share: I’ve built meaningful friendships in Canada! In 2024, I used Bumble for friends and connected with two wonderful women—one from Korea and one local. Along with another close friend here and my two friends in Japan, I feel like I have a solid support system. In 2025, I plan to deepen these bonds and cherish the friendships I’ve built.
That’s it for my 2025 goals, and with that, this podcast comes to an end. I know the latest episodes have been quite personal, and I hope you didn’t find them too boring. I felt the need to share these thoughts with you as part of my journey.
To all my listeners, thank you so much for being part of this experience. Your support has meant the world to me. I wish you all a happy and fulfilling New Year, and who knows—maybe we’ll meet again in my video podcast soon. Take care, and goodbye for now!
