End of the Year Reflection
Another year is ending, which can bring up a lot of different feelings for a variety of reasons all at the same time. It can be sad to watch this year end if there are things that you haven’t accomplished. It can be a relieving to let another year go when there are so many different types of trauma going on in the world.
This is a good time to really let yourself reflect on all the wins and losses of this past year. I’ll share some of mine and then I will give you some questions to reflect on about your year.
My Year
It’s been a year of transitioning, so there are definitely a lot of wins and there are also lots of moments of discomfort.
First thing first: I left a group practice I was with to be on my own. I remember how terrifying it was to jump by myself and I remember how frustrated I was due to my needs not being met. I am extremely proud of myself for making the shift as it has been empowering and so relieving. I am officially my own boss in my practice.
I am also proud of the things I have done to grow as a business owner and person:
I started embracing marketing by really allowing myself to be seen.
I held a talk about something I am passionate about: suicide prevention and social advocacy
I am so happy for the people I have met this year through networking
I have also learned lessons this year:
There is a difference between urgency and desperation
Making decisions from a place of desperation and scarcity can lead to more unnecessary pain
Rest is so freaking important for things to be sustainable
I do not have to be everyone’s preference nor do I want to be everyone’s preference; being me is enough
What About Your Year?
What are the moments where you felt proud about yourself?
This can be about, literally, anything. It can be an achievement. It can be a way you have grown or not have grown. It can be you being stable. What is something that you totally deserve a gold sticker and a smilie face for?
What were the hard moments of this year that you survived?
Reflecting isn’t always about the warm and fuzzy feelings, but always about those painful moments that need space, too. Were there moments where you struggled? If so, how?
What did you learn over the course of this year?
What were the lessons you learned about yourself or others? And how will you apply them for next year?
What relationships stood out for you this year?
Were there people who you felt more connected to this year? Or were there relationships that you had to distance or end? What about them stood out to you? What do these relationships mean to you?
See you in the next year!