2018 End of Year Reflection + 2019 Direction
This is a great time of year to reflect! For the last few years, I’ve sat down with a cup of coffee and music on in the background, and completed an end-of-year reflection. It’s amazing to look back on the last 12 months and see what I’ve accomplished, learnt or enjoyed!
I don’t know about you, but I often play down my achievements during the year, thinking they’re not exactly noteworthy. After all, they are just normal every-day things aren’t they? Well, no, not always. No matter how big or small, these every-day things are a part of who we are. They are part of a giant puzzle that tells a story - a story of our life.
Self-reflection is so important if we want to be the architect of our own life. By completing an end of year review, I get to zoom out and reflect on where I am right now and what the last 12 months has brought me.
This is a time to acknowledge my accomplishments (big and small), reflect on any lessons learned, check-in on how I’ve progressed with my goals, and reflect on what brought a smile to my face and really lit up my heart.
When I’ve finished reflecting and reviewing on the year that's just gone, it’s time to prepare for the New Year ahead!
I think one of the reasons we get stuck in a rut or go into blame and comparison is because we don’t ask the right questions or give ourselves the time to explore where we are, what we've achieved and what we want for the year to come.
Once I know what I want, and fully commit to it, I have power over my decisions and feel like I can create real change.
Completing a review and planning for the year to come is not something to rush, so I tend to schedule a time where I won't be interrupted for about 1-2 hours.
I’m very tactile so I print out my workbook, unplug from my devices (except for my music of course!), take myself off somewhere away from distractions and interruptions, and I get comfortable.
I start with a short breathing exercise to still my mind, and then I press play on my favourite music to get me inspired!
It’s a process I really enjoy. I’m reminded that life is full and beautiful no matter what mess has been going on around me.
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Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a happy and spark-filled New Year!
