As we move into the final days of this year, it’s a good time to think about how the year has gone and to consider what you’d like to do differently in 2026.
Here are some good end-of-the-year questions to ask yourself as you ponder this past year. These come from a post by Ariane de Bonvoisin on the Huffington Post.
* What was the best thing that happened to me this year?
* What did I do this year that I’m really proud of?
* Who did I really help?
* Who do I need to thank and acknowledge for having been there for me?
* What are the top three lessons I learned?
* What increased my happiness and joy this year?
* What’s something I got through that was really tough?
* What did I avoid that I must pay more attention to in 2026?
* What character trait did I develop most this year?
* What new people did I meet that are now in my life?
“Some of these questions may take some time and thought to answer, and that’s OK. At the end you should be able to see that you’ve made some progress on at least one front in your life! Give yourself a bit of credit for that.”
In the article, I love the last sentence she wrote. “Add a little bit of brandy to that hot beverage of your choice and give yourself some credit for all that you’ve accomplished this year. It’s been a doozy and we should all celebrate that we’re still here for each other.”
Kathleen