Ending 2025, or Starting 2026, with Impact
- Ellen O'Neill
- Nov 13
- 2 min read
It is November as I write this and 2025 is quickly coming to an end. I have been thinking about ways to end the year and start the new one with as much impact as possible.
One way would be to create or commission a visual to commemorate your work achievements of the past year or your goals for 2026. Some ideas for themes are:
End of Year Recap of 2025 Accomplishments
Employee Recognition and Appreciation
2026 Plans and Goals
On the personal side, the other day I heard an idea about creating a fun BINGO card for the year. You can fill it with low stakes things that you want to try or do, and decide on rewards for yourself when you complete a row. I like the idea of keeping this one light- there are enough hard things going on these days! Some ideas for your BINGO card are:
Try a new cuisine (at a restaurant or follow a recipe)
Learn a new dance move
Teach your pet a new trick
Try a new flavor of tea
Bake a loaf of fresh bread
Read a book from a new to you genre
Send a letter in the mail just for fun
Blow bubbles
Visit a park you haven’t been to (ever, or in a long time)
Try a new kind of puzzle
Go to a concert
Take pictures using a film camera
I made a 2026 BINGO card and have it placed below. It is available both as a jpeg and pdf file.
As for me, I have been working on some great projects! Illustrations for an art installation are in the works- I am really excited to share about this when it is done. I also was invited to join the Vail Valley Foundation as they held their Beyond the Path Summit about career pathways for local youth. It was a vibrant day of inspirational stories, great advice, and networking.
If you have an event coming up that would benefit from live graphic recording, don’t wait to contact me! Sign up now and lock in at 2025 rates.
All my best,
Ellen
