Gwyneth Paltrow is preparing for 2025 with a fresh outlook, sharing a list of things she’s released in 2024. The actress and Goop founder, 52, took to Instagram on December 29 to share insights from her journey this year, revealing her personal growth and reflections. Her post, inspired by a numerology reading, highlights the theme of endings and completions that have defined her year.
According to her numerologist, this year was about closing chapters and letting go. She reflected on the lessons learned through these endings, some of which were challenging and involved significant changes in her life. Paltrow shared that she’s learned to release her grip on certain things, embracing the discomfort of change while trusting that these shifts were for her highest good.
The actress posted a series of photos and a video of herself casually walking in a blue and white dress, reflecting on the things she’s let go of. Among these were significant changes in her personal life, including the “phase of life when everyone is under one roof.” She shared a photo of her children, Apple and Moses, dining together, symbolizing the end of that chapter.
Paltrow also let go of “our home,” “some very cherished colleagues,” and even “Los Angeles,” as well as a beloved dog named Nero, illustrating the loss with a heartfelt image of herself beside the canine. She mentioned parting ways with “some people who were not right for me” and “the idea that I can correct misperceptions.” Furthermore, she acknowledged working on releasing “self-limiting beliefs.”
The post transitioned into Paltrow’s goals for 2025, outlining a vision for the future. Her list includes aspirations like “feeling better” and “crushing it at work.” She also expressed a desire to “continue to have tough conversations,” “continuously reassess everything,” and “look at things in a new way,” with the aim of surprising herself along the way.
The reflective post comes shortly after Paltrow shared a glimpse of her Christmas celebrations with Apple, where the mother-daughter duo enjoyed a cozy, festive holiday. The Goop founder posted a photo of the family bundled up outdoors, celebrating with candles and holiday cheer.
Earlier in the year, in October, Paltrow opened up about life as an empty nester during a Q&A session with her followers. She shared the challenges of the transition, acknowledging waves of grief and sadness. Despite these feelings, she expressed excitement about reconnecting with herself, finding space for creativity, and rediscovering a sense of inner freedom.
Paltrow’s reflections and goals highlight a year of transformation and a hopeful outlook for the future as she enters 2025.
