Reflecting and processing all that has been in 2020
As we finally take some time to slow things down and breathe a little deeper it's also good to reflect and process all that has happened this year because, to be honest, this one's packed a mean punch!!
Grab your journal or some pieces of paper and take yourself somewhere quiet and cosy, maybe take a cuppa and light a candle, this is time to honour what you've been through! The following journal prompts invite a personal reflection on your year and the impact on your wellbeing. Take some slow deep breaths, allow yourself time as you pause, reflect and process all you have experienced in 2020.
Don't force it, just breathe and allow any thoughts, words, feelings and sensations to come up
What went well this year? (Think about your creativity, your health, finances, relationships, food, learning, exercise, work...)
What am I most proud of?
What am I grateful for?
What will I do differently next year?
What do I want to continue that I found supportive in 2020?
What challenged me the most this year? (Perhaps start with a list of three things)
Thinking about those challenges… What do you need next year in order to help ease these challenges should you face them again? (Write one thing for each challenge, it may even be the same thing)
What have I learnt about myself this year?
What have I learnt about business? (If you have one?)
How have I changed this year? (Emotionally, physically, mentally…)
What does the change in me look and feel like?
How does this affect your physical wellbeing? Or if it’s an emotional change how has this affected your physical and mental wellbeing?
Where have I felt aligned in 2020, where have things felt like they flowed without force?
Where have I struggled to find alignment this year?
When I reflect on the year, what three words come to mind?
Take a few deep breaths and read back through what came up
You may find things come to you later rather than right now so give yourself space and more things will reveal themselves to you. I hope your journaling has been insightful and supportive.
Sending you a high-five for navigating your way through the year and I hope to see you in the new one!
B.