I know you're probably excited to leave 2020 in the rear view mirror and start planning out 2021, (and trust me, we're doing that in here next week!) but I like to take some time to reflect on the past year before I leave it behind and look forward.
I get it, 2020 likely didn't go as you had planned back in January. But you know what, I bet there were still highlights and good things that happened along the way too.
Before you start planning your goals and intentions for 2021, take some time to review how this past year went. What worked, what didn't and what you want to leave behind.
Here's what I typically look at in my year end review (and how I will STILL do it, even this year):
What did I learn in 2020?
What progress did I make this year that made me proud?
How did my life and business evolve in 2020?
How do I feel about it all now?
How do I describe 2020 in 3 words?
What were my top achievements and wins?
What were the highlights of the year?
What am I grateful for from the past year?
When you take time to reflect like this it really puts things into perspective and allows you to shift into a space of gratitude and celebration (even for the small wins).
Maybe you finally figured out your ideal workday schedule? Or mastered a new recipe every week? Add it to the win list!
This puts you into the right headspace to plan your success for 2021.
Your turn, how do you reflect on the past year? Will you take an afternoon and spend some time reflecting before you jumpstart your 2021?