2020’s Top 10 Year-End Questions!

This year has brought many surprises and many shifts in the way we do things.  Different opportunities, new activities and new skills were forced upon us. So, as the year speeds to its end, it becomes a good time to begin to mentally prepare for next year, with a whole new perspective.

You may have done this last year, and realized things didn’t quite go as planned. Yet, with the circumstances, why not take a few moments to look back on what you did accomplish this year?

 

Some questions to ask yourself: What have I accomplished this year? Be specific. Write it all down. Then, schedule some time to celebrate this!

 

What have I learned this year? What skills did you pick up? What did you learn about yourself? What emotional lessons may you have moved through?

 

What got in my way? Think about both external things (like Covid) and also internal things (maybe procrastination or self-belief) This what you get to work on next year if you choose. Be honest and specific if it was your own self that got in the way.

 

Who contributed to my successes?  Who helped support you when you lost your job, or you’re your child moved back in with you? What can you do to recognize, celebrate and appreciate these members of your personal or professional team?

 

What mistakes did I make, and what did I learn from them? I do this every year. I used to beat myself up around them, now, I celebrate them. Making mistakes always teaches me something and helps me grow. Writing these down helps strengthen the lesson learned.

 

Where my actions and my work consistent with my values? Do you even know what your values are? Did they change this year? This might be a great time to re-evaluate what your values are.  This past year has certainly shifted my own values. GO HERE for a place to start. How will you make sure to work and live within your values this next year?

 

Where did I not take responsibility? Taking a look back on your year to see what you wished you had done differently allows us perspective. It is easier to see our mistakes with a little distance from the actual events. By taking responisbility from our own actions, we can then forgive ourselves (or others), and learn from them.

 

How did my performance rate? At home? At work? With my self-care? Give yourself a letter grade or a 1-10 score. What would you like to change for next year?

 

What do I need to let go of? Forgive yourself, forgive others, and release the things you have no control over. Unloading this helps you walk into this new year lighter, and with a different perspective.

 

What was missing for me this year? What would you like to make sure you do, feel, have, or experience next year? How might you make sure to incorporate them into next year?

 

Supporting your 2021

Stay tuned to our next couple blogs that will support you to make next year one to look forward too.

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