Something that I think is fun and very worthwhile is a personal reflection of the past year. So today’s article presents some ideas for you to consider in doing your own for 2018.
In life coaching and my classes I always start with listing a win, an a-ha or something you are grateful for. We want to start on a positive note. I know I am, and most of us are, way too critical of ourselves and focus on the negative, where we have failed or not met the expectations we set for ourselves.
So let’s focus on the positive for our year in review. (Remember there are no failures, just learnings and opportunities.) There are many different versions and questions that you can find on this topic. Here is my version. Take what you like and leave the rest. You don’t have to answer all the questions, just the ones that you want. Although I suggest that you notice the ones you don’t want to answer and see if you can figure out why.
What I truly recommend and want you to do is to set aside some time, make an appointment, or several, with yourself to think about and answer these questions or others that you come up with – in writing is always best.
Here is an initial list of questions to consider for a personal year in review:
Did you have a theme or motto for 2018? If so, how did it show up for you? How did it help you? Do you remember why you chose that theme? You may want to start thinking about your theme for 2019.
What were some of your favorite highlights from the year?
What were some of your biggest learnings from the year?
What achievements are you most proud of this past year?
What things would you like to continue doing next year?
What positive habits have you started or created this past year? (What positive habits would you like to create next year?)
Who are your new friends or what relationships have grown this year?
What new activities did you try this year? What new activities would you like to try next year?
What was your favorite purchase of the year?
What skills did you work on and improve on this year?
Did you start any new rituals this year?
What was your favorite book of the year?
What makes you happy and adds joy to your life?
I always like rating my life at this moment on a scale of 1-10 in the four main areas (from Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans.)
- Work
- Health
- Love
- Play
What area (work, health, love, or play) in your life would you like to focus on more? What can you do to move your number higher in a certain area?
Just taking some time to self-reflect can help you appreciate yourself and all that you have done and accomplished this past year and hopefully add some more joy to your life.
I would truly love for you to share with me what you do for your personal annual review and any of your answers to the above questions.
All my best,
Tara
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