At the end of every year, or at the beginning of a new one, I like to carve out a few hours so that I can focus on the things I want to call in for the new year. Below is a list of questions I like to consider. I encourage you to find time for yourself to think about these reflection questions for 2023. Doing so can be quite a powerful way to set yourself up for a healthy and happy new year.
Year in Review
- How did you take care of your mind, body, and spirit over the past year?
- What events or moments stand out to you?
- Is there anything from the past year that you still need to process?
Personal and Professional Growth
- What accomplishments are you proud of this year?
- What new skills or knowledge have you acquired?
- What did you want to do this year but didn’t? How can you plan for it next year?
Relationships
- Who are the people who make you feel most like yourself? How can you spend more time with them in the new year?
- How have you supported others and received support in return?
- Consider the people who have made a positive impact on your life and make an effort to show your appreciation.
Future You
- Where do you want to put your time, love, and energy in 2023?
- Imagine yourself 12 months from today. What do you want to be doing and how do you want to feel?
- Choose a word that reflects what you want to focus on in the new year. This is a practice I like to do because it’s a way to anchor yourself back to your dreams. In the past couple of years, my words have been VITALITY and CHANGE. This year, my word is MOTION. (Coming in at a close second is CONSISTENCY.)
What word will you choose? I’d love to hear in the comments below.
Top photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on Unsplash.
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