Embracing the transition from one year to the next fills me with a sense of joy and anticipation. For me, it offers a golden opportunity for introspection. While I recognize that time is ever-flowing and a mere calendar shift doesn’t encapsulate our essence, it serves as a valuable juncture to delve deep and reflect.
It gives us a moment to discern what brought us fulfillment, what left us wanting, and be really thoughtful about what we want in the next year of our lives.
This year, I spent a lot of time crafting a personalized reflection and goal-setting template, experimenting with various iterations until I discovered the process, outline, and structure that resonated most with my journey.
While sharing my process, a number of you expressed your desire to use the same document, so here I am extending an open invitation for you to use this same framework.
Follow the guidelines below, or tailor it to reflect your unique aspirations. Whatever you choose, I’m wishing you success in 2024, whatever that looks like for you.
Notes on how to use this document
- Start with reflections
- Let those guide you into what you want 2024 to look like at a high level
- Outline your 4-5 categories of goals (personal wellness, money, etc.)
- Write down your high-level guiding phrase(s) and word
- Fill in goals beneath each
*You may need one additional layer to further map out how you’re going to meet those goals.
Examples:
Guide words: abundance, intention, contentment, growth
Guiding phrases: I will build deep, meaningful relationships. I will be more aware of my spending habits in order to grow wealth. I will prioritize my own physical and mental well being above all else.
Follow along with me on social for more goal-setting, business, and wellness tips:
If you’re a google docs user, here’s the link so you can easily copy & start working.
And if you want to see my filled-out version of this doc, my vulnerable reflections and aspirations, they’re all finalized here.
2023 Reflections
(1-2 sentences)
- What did you love about 2023?
- What made you feel good in 2023?
- What did you struggle with in 2023?
- Which decisions had positive impacts?
- Which decisions steered me off course?
- What do I want to take with me from this year?
- What am I ready to let go of?
2024 High Level
(1-2 sentences)
What do I want the next year of my life to look like?
2024 Goals
High-Level Guide Word:
High-Level Guiding Phrase:
Category Example 1: Personal Wellness
Guiding Phrase:
3-5 Goals:
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Category Example 2: Relationships
Guiding Phrase:
3-5 Goals:
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3.
Category Example 3: Money
Guiding Phrase:
3-5 Goals:
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Category Example 4: Fun
Guiding Phrase:
3-5 Goals:
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Accountability
Fill this out, print it and put in your office.
Reflect back bi-weekly or monthly to assess progress.
