They say that “hindsight is 20-20”, suggesting that you learn the most from reflection on your past experiences. In this week’s post, I’m encouraging you to review your calendar, social media posts, journal entries, whatever you can use to gain some insight into the past year so that you can go into the next with clarity & direction. I insist you take your time journaling your answers, when applicable. Here are 12 days worth of questions to connect with your true self :
Past year
- Look back through your calendar, etc – What were the best & worst events of the past year?
- What was the biggest challenge you faced, & how did you overcome that challenge?
- “Let go of things that no longer serve you, & things you can’t control.” – What would you like to leave in the past? How can you do that?
- Describe the past year in one sentence.
Life, & the grand scheme of things
- What are you passionate about?
- What are your most notable skills?
- What did you enjoy most when you were a kid?
- What are your values?
Next year
- What relationships encouraged growth last year, & how can you nurture those relationships this year?
- What would you like to end next year saying, “I’m so glad I did (this), I’m proud that I accomplished (that)”?
- How can you simplify your desires from #10 so that they align with your values? Consider the Pareto Principle to prioritize the action steps on your quests, meaning that only 20% of your efforts will be truly fruitful.
- Describe next year’s focus in one word.
Conclusion
Reflecting on the past is a great way to connect with who you truly are & where you want to go with your life. I hope these questions provide some insight for your direction in the coming year.
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