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Reflecting on the past year is a great way to spend the last few days of 2024, or any year. Self reflection, thinking about your accomplishments, things that happened and various memories you collected throughout the year can bring you feelings of peace, acceptance, growth and so much more. Here are tips and benefits of reflecting on the past year and the growth that can come from it.
Some things to think about
Whether you choose to reflect as meditation, talking to a friend or professional or in writing, there are some key questions you can use that can guide your reflection journey, reported Forbes. You can ask yourself questions like: “What new things happened to me this year?” “What did I learn this year?” and “What challenges did I face this year?”
Other questions you can ask yourself are about what you accomplished and if you can you take pride in your accomplishments. Review which of your habits helped you and which didn’t. This is the time for self reflection about whether you met the goals and intentions you set for yourself and what goals you will set for the new year.
You can then go deeper and ask yourself about how you reacted to the challenges of 2024 and what you would do differently if you had a chance to do it over again. There are no right or wrong answers, and each of these questions can give some insight and perhaps you will even learn something new about yourself.
Reflecting on the past year is a great way to spend the last few days of 2024, or any year. Self reflection, thinking about your accomplishments, things that happened and various memories you collected throughout the year can bring you feelings of peace, acceptance, growth and so much more. Here are tips and benefits of reflecting on the past year and the growth that can come from it. Some things to think about Whether you choose to reflect as meditation, talking to a friend or professional or in writing, there are some key questions you can use that can guide your reflection journey, reported Forbes. You can ask yourself questions like: “What new things happened to me this year?” “What did I learn this year?” and “What challenges did I face this year?” Other questions you can ask yourself are about what you accomplished and if you can you take pride in your accomplishments. Review which of your habits helped you and which didn’t. This is the time for self reflection about whether you met the goals and intentions you set for yourself and what goals you will set for the new year. You can then go deeper and ask yourself about how you reacted to the challenges of 2024 and what you would do differently if you had a chance to do it over again. There are no right or wrong answers, and each of these questions can give some insight and perhaps you will even learn something new about yourself.
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Looking forward to the next year
Reflecting, according to a blog on the Evergreen Journals, isn't always an easy process, especially if you are doing it for the first time or after a particularly difficult year. It can be tiring and being unapologetically honest, even with yourself, can take work. But the reward is worth it, because it could lead to a more meaningful year and life. Reflecting on this past year can help you be more aware of your thoughts, patterns, behaviors and feelings. And, of course, you can never go wrong with knowing more about yourself. This process can help you set new goals and reach them, be more accountable to yourself, and live a life with meaning. So give thanks to the past year and cheers to the new year ahead. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Mindfulness for the New Year Ways You Can Feel More Hopeful Unlocking Your Personal Growth Potential
Looking forward to the next year
Reflecting, according to a blog on the Evergreen Journals, isn't always an easy process, especially if you are doing it for the first time or after a particularly difficult year. It can be tiring and being unapologetically honest, even with yourself, can take work. But the reward is worth it, because it could lead to a more meaningful year and life.
Reflecting on this past year can help you be more aware of your thoughts, patterns, behaviors and feelings. And, of course, you can never go wrong with knowing more about yourself. This process can help you set new goals and reach them, be more accountable to yourself, and live a life with meaning. So give thanks to the past year and cheers to the new year ahead.
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