January is a time for new starts, resolutions and maybe even regret as we reflect on another year gone by and the fresh challenges that lie ahead. It’s useful to take some time to do a strategic review of 2024 before planning 2025.
Reflection:
- How did I nurture my most important relationships? Connection and friendship are the absolute bedrock of well-being.
- How did I take care of myself? What worked and what didn’t? This includes social life, diet, fitness, time out, and time spent in a ‘flow’ state where we lose ourselves in a task or pastime.
- What did I learn about myself and others?
- What am I most grateful for? This can often be events that did not happen as well as what did, and this can highlight where we might be taking things or people for granted.
- What was my biggest block to success and how could I approach that block differently or from a different perspective?
Joy:
- What brings me most joy and what are the issues that prevent me having more of it? We often have to create the joy in our lives and not expect it to happen out of nowhere.
Growth:
- What can I do to step out of my comfort zone and embrace growth? A growth mindset is the opposite to being in protection mode when we choose to make ‘safe’ decisions which can keep us stuck in unhelpful routines or situations. Pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone builds confidence.
Change:
- How can I encourage change in my life rather than fearing it? Embracing change and being flexible are essential characteristics for a successful life.
Giving Back:
- What have I given to people, friends, family this year? Feeling useful and helping others has such a powerful part to play in having agency in life, enabling us to feel more fulfilled.
Letting Go:
- What beliefs, people, resentments or situations do I need to let go of? This can be a challenging area to reflect on though the rewards are immense as when we clear away ‘excess’ baggage, the more room is left for fresh thought and action.
The Year Ahead:
- What might I be able to achieve this year if I did not feel any fear?
- Who can I reach out to for help to help alleviate my difficulties?
- Which habits are moving me forward and or holding me back? Habits include procrastination, over-working, overthinking and self-isolating. Don’t forget the positive habits too.
- What would I like to learn that will be fun, useful and engaging?
Most importantly, January is a time to be gentle with ourselves…. mid-winter is not an easy time of year.
By Alison Scott – www.seedwellness.co.uk/alisonscott
If you need some help kick-starting the year ahead, see our list of mind therapists as follows. All work both in person and online.
🌱 Alison Scott – Cognitive Hypnotherapy in Marlow – www.seedwellness.co.uk/alisonscott
🌱 Camilla Ross – Cognitive Hypnotherapy in Beaconsfield – www.seedwellness.co.uk/camillaross
🌱 Sophie Fraser – Mindset & Neuro Change Coach in Beaconsfield – www.seedwellness.co.uk/sophiefraser
🌱 Sue Solomou – Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT) in Marlow – www.seedwellness.co.uk/suesolomou
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