Take some time to reflect on the previous year and set goals for the new one. These 10 New Year reflection activities will help you reflect and reinvigorate so you achieve your goals this year.
New Year Reflection Activities
1. Write down your favorite memories from last year.
Write a list of your 10 favorite memories from the previous year and why they made the list. It will help you see the moments that were the most important to you.
2. Create a vision board.
Take out a stack of last year’s magazines and make a vision board that shows your goals and visions for the year. Keep it where you’ll see it often like your fridge or on a pinboard by your desk.
3. Reflect on your goals for last year.
Look back on the goals you set for yourself last year and see what you accomplished. Write down a few sentences about your results and be specific. Take time to celebrate your successes.
4. Set goals for this year.
Write down 10 goals for this year. I like to create different categories of goals to make sure I cover each aspect of my life: career, finances, wellness, and personal. Make your goals SMART, which stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based.
5. Take some time to do journaling prompts.
Make a cup of coffee or tea and write the answers to these thought-provoking journaling prompts. These are great for reflecting on the previous year and thinking about what you want to achieve this year.
6. Write down a list of the 10 people who made a positive impact on your life.
Gratitude is beneficial for your mental health. Write down a list of 10 people who made the biggest impact on your life last year. Why are you grateful for them? You could send them a note to say thank you or keep it to yourself but use it as inspiration for how you can be an even stronger friend and family member this year.
7. Choose a word of the year.
Write down a word of the year that you can use to guide you.
8. Write down your favorite self-care activities.
Write a list of your favorite self-care activities like reading a book, taking a bath, going for a run, journaling, and anything else that helps you recharge.
9. Create your perfect morning and evening routines.
Get your day off to a good start and unwind from the day with your perfect morning routine and evening routine. Write down how you want to start and end the day.
10. Declutter your home.
Spark joy by organizing and decluttering your home. You’ll feel more focused and happier in a clean and organized space and you can donate clothes and other items to people who need them.
