‘Do you know where you’re going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you going to… do you know?‘*
Ok, so you might not have the voice of Diana Ross*, but these are questions worth asking yourself from time to time. We get so caught up in our daily hustle that few of us actually pause and reflect on what we’re doing (or why we’re doing it).
December is the perfect month to take stock of your life, looking back on the past year, or even the past 10 years. Take some time out to examine every area of your life and consider what you’ve achieved, how you’re growing, and the kind of person you want to become.
How to Take Stock of your Life in December
Here are some questions you can ask yourself at the end of the year:
Goals and Projects
What was my happiest achievement this year?
What 3 goals or projects am I proud of accomplishing (or at least making a start on)?
Where do I feel stuck and what small actions can I take to get unstuck?
What are my Top 10 highlights of the last decade?
What are my Top 10 wishes for the coming decade (dream big)?
What, where and who do I want to be by December next year?
What’s one thing I can commit to every day to get me closer to that goal?
Money
What made the biggest impact on my income?
How did I manage my money and what steps can I take to do better next year?
What is the one thing I can do to help reach my income goals?
Personal Growth
What 3 lessons did I learn about myself this year?
How did I step out of my comfort zone and what did I gain from it?
What books made the biggest impact on me and why?
How am I different today than I was last December?
What one thing will I do to stretch myself in the next 12 months?
Wellbeing
What was my biggest health concern and what actions did I take to deal with it?
What simple lifestyle changes made me feel better?
What is one small daily habit that will improve my wellbeing?
Relationships
How did my relationship with my partner change/grow?
What do I want our relationship to look like in the next year?
Who did I spend time with that made me feel most: a) productive b) inspired c) supported d) alive?
What relationships left me feeling drained and how can I limit such relationships next year?
What is the one relationship that I need to heal, forgive or let go?
Recreation
What were the most fun or enriching experiences I had?
What places did I go to where I felt most inspired and/or refreshed?
What new hobbies or activities did I try that I would like to continue next year?
What is one thing I can do to be more playful in the next 12 months?
Family Life
What were my favourite everyday moments with my kids and family?
What experiences will we treasure for the rest of our lives?
What 3 small improvements would I like to make to our home and/or family lifestyle?
What is one thing we can do to bring us closer as a family?
Spiritual Growth
What 3 lessons did I learn about life this year?
What do I feel most grateful about?
What was my biggest contribution to: a) my family b) my community?
When did I feel most connected to God/Love/Nature or something bigger than myself?
What can I forgive about someone else? What can I forgive about myself?
What is one thing I can do to feel more in tune with my inner self and the world around me?
Are there any questions you would add to help take stock of your life? What one thing made the biggest impact on your life? What are you looking forward to most in the coming year?
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*lyrics from Theme from Mahogany by Diana Ross
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