It is very useful to begin the process of end-of-year reflection by acknowledging what went well.
Now aacknowledging what we have done well may not come naturally to many of us. t is SO easy to gloss over the good stuff and go straight to how we need to improve. And yet it is very important to give ourselves a little pat on the back.
Research suggests that when we pause for a moment to reflect on what we are already doing well, it encourages and motivates us to tackle the less-than-easy stuff on our task and project list. Taking a moment to let the good feelings of taking action is VERY effective at training our brain to do more of what works. In a sense, we are "rehearsing" what we need to do more of.
Here are some questions to get you going:
1) What are my 3 biggest successes for this year?
2) The next 3?
3) What are the small successes that were the most challenging for me?
4) What is a smart decision that I made this year?
5) What are 3 ways that I have grown this year? (have...
If you are anything like me, about this time every year, you ask yourself the same question: where did the year go?
Even though this year has been extraordinarily challenging for some, and seemed to be going by verrryyyy slowly as we spent time huddled up at home, looking back, it may feel like we started hearing about this new disease just yesterday . . .
Although many things have changed, there are some that haven't, including our habits and the way we tend to use our time.
Some of us get into a mad dash at the end of the year, trying to accomplish everything that we meant to do this year. Others are already thinking ahead to January and planning what goals they want to set for next year.
In order to start the next year off well, there is a very important step we can take right now.
Taking stock of this year as it ends.
Writing an end of year reflection is an excellent way to acknowledge your successes and wins and start considering where and how you might do better next year.
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