Every new year I use this template to reflect on how the previous year went- the highs, lows, and everything in between. I’ve found that it’s not only really therapeutic in helping me to avoid feelings of overwhelm, but it also provides me come clarity for moving forward in mindfulness.
Take a moment to consider each category and reflect on the moments that made up your 2019. Think as you go about the things you’d like to bring along with you in to 2020 and the thing you’d like to leave back in 2019.
2019 REFLECTION
What were your Top 5 wins? (I challenge you to make yourself come up with ALL 5)
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What were the Top 5 lessons you learned? (the good AND the bad)
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What is the Number 1 thing you’re most proud of from 2019?
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What was your Number 1 most successful habit in 2019?
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What is your 1-10 rating of 2019 as a whole?
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What are some things that would have made it a 10? (focus on the things that COULD have been changed)
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What are 5 thing you’d like to leave behind in 2019? (can be thoughts, feelings, habits, attitudes, excuses, relationships.. anything)
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2020 VISION
Come up with a one-word theme for your year in 2020
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What would you like to be your Number 1 developmental focus in 2020? (can be thoughts, feelings, habits, attitudes, excuses, relationships.. anything)
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What are a few positive habits you will implement in 2020?
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What are 2 negative habits you can commit to leave behind in 2019?
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What are your Top 5 BIG goals for 2020? (Go BIG here! Nothing is off limits!)
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Now I want you to pretend it’s December 31, 2020 and you’ve achieved all you wanted. Write it as if it’s ALREADY HAPPENED and you’re telling your CURRENT self what you’ve accomplished.
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Wealth
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Relationships
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Family
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Play & Fun
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POTENTIAL CHALLENGES + PIVOTS
On the paths we set, we may come across challenges that threaten to lead us away from our goals. When we name them in advance and find a route away from them, we increase the likelihood that pivot, but we stay on track. List a few below.
Potential Challenge
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Pivot
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Pivot
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The final step is to take a moment and create a visual representation of where you are going and what you are creating. Read through your answers above and create a visual in your mind about that particular goal being accomplished and what that LOOKS LIKE for you.
Focus on this visual and cement it in your mind so you can revisit it any time for motivation as you journey through 2020.