Its very trendy to shun all things resolute this time of year.
After all, attempting to improve yourself shouldnt be a once-a-year activity.
On the other hand, the end of a year is the perfect time for reflection.
Its a chance to take stock of how were doing, professionally and personally, physically and emotionally.
And what we find can help inform our goals for next year.
As impact coach Katie Sandler tellsFast Company, If we dont look back, how do we move forward?
Sandler suggests you start looking back by asking yourself these questions:
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What were three to four highs and three to four lows?
This is where you start taking inventory and building awareness, she says.
What enabled or motivated you to reach those highs, and how did you successfully move through the lows?
What worked and didnt work?
In other words, what do you gotta do more or less of?
What stressed you out the most, and how could you navigate it better?
One really good thing that happened and one thing that bummed us out.
I like to start with my low so that I can end my turn on a positive note.
And thats what I suggest you do as you look back on 2019.
Consider any professional set-backs, major conflicts with family members or friends, or physical ailments you endured.
If you successfully navigated through those lows, how did you do it?
Or how could you have handled difficult situations better?
Take a few moments to consider how well you operated in the face of adversity.
Now, what were your highs?
On the flip side, even if you had an epically shitty year,somethingmust have gone right.
Think about the relationships in your life that became stronger.
What did you excel at in your career?
What new positive habits did you manage to stick with this year?
Maybe you are you finally getting enough sleep or drinking more water or prioritizing other types of self care.
Give yourself some time to relish all the good you experienced this year.
Thats half more of a manuscript than you started with!
Progress is still positive, even if you havent crossed the finish line.
