New Year’s Day carries a current of renewal. Many of us are exhaling after a busy (and often less mindful) holiday season and looking forward to new resolutions and health pursuits! That said- I find it very useful to conduct a “Year In Review” using reflective questions in lieu of setting absolute resolutions. You can journal your thoughts and/or process with loved ones…

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”
― Søren Kierkegaard

Writing Prompts: Reflection/Setting Intentions

2019

Which of your personal qualities/gifts turned out to be the most helpful this year?
Which new skills did you learn?
Think of 2-3 moments that had a positive emotional impact and reflect on them.
If you had to describe your 2019 in 3 words, what would they be?
What new things did you discover about yourself?
What single achievement are you most proud of?
Which mental mindsets transformed?
How did your significant relationships evolve/transform?
What book or movie affected your life in a profound way?
What little things did you most enjoy during your day-to-day life?
Was there anything you did for the very first time in your life this year?
What experience would you love to do all over again?
What was the biggest problem you solved?
What was the funniest moment of your year, one that still makes it hard not to burst out laughing when you think about it?
What activities made you lose track of time?
What topics did you most enjoy learning about?
What new habits did you cultivate and/or eliminate?

2020

What do you want to see, discover, explore? What are you curious about?
Who do you want to spend more quality time with in 2020?
What skills do you want to learn, improve or master?
Which personal skill or habit do you want to develop or strengthen?
Which habits do you want to change, cultivate or get rid of?
If you were developing a character in a video game, what qualities would you value?

Wishing you all a healthy and expansive 2020! Sarah Lynn

“Those who don’t know how to weep with their whole hearts don’t know how to laugh either.”

Golda Meir