Instead of a new year’s resolution, I have decided to upon a new year’s inquiry. This is to reflect, process, and discover. I would like to reflect on my current situation, how I got here, and where my trajectory is headed. I would like to process everything that has happened, and everyone that has taken part in my life. Lastly I would like to discover how I feel about events, people, and priorities. Am I allocating my resources, time, and effort in places and ways that are aligned with my priorities? Am I supporting and encouraging myself?
Suggested exercise – choose a couple of your favorite questions, and start journaling … see where it takes you. Afterwards, take time to reflect on what you discovered, and what it means to you.
- What was my favorite memory from this year?
- What made it special?
- Who have I stayed in touch with?
- Who have I lost touch with?
- What changed this year that was not in my control?
- How did that make me feel?
- How did I adjust to the change?
- What is different about me from last year?
- What can I do to continue to support myself through change?
- What has helped me stay grounded this year?
- What do I want more of in my life?
- What can I do to make space for more of that in my life?
- What do I feel I could spend less time on?
- How is my mental health?
- Was there anything that I did this year that helped my mental health?
- How is my physical health?
- Was there anything that I did this year that improved my physical health?
- How is my focus and concentration?
- What seems to make my focus worse?
- Is there anything that seems to make my focus better or improve?
- How am I feeling emotionally?
- Am I being gentle with myself?
- Am I being gentle towards others?
- Is there anything that makes me feel emotionally well?
- How do certain favorite smells make me feels?
- How do certain colors make me feel?
- How do I talk to myself?
- What have I done recently to improve my mood?
- What are my favorite hobbies?
- Who are my favorite people?
- What can I do for my favorite people to brighten their day?
- Do I have something in my life that makes me feel a sense of purpose?
- What were my goals last year?
- Have my goals changed?
- What can I do to work towards my goals?
- How can I make time for myself?
After reflecting, you might ask yourself.. Am I allocating my resources, time, and effort in places and ways that are aligned with my priorities? Am I supporting and encouraging myself?
Holistic RI • Integrative Medicine 