Look back to learn, live forward

2020 is a year we will never forget.

Before it passes by, I encourage you to reflect on what you learned.

Cozy up with a warm drink and your favorite journal and “go under” to process the year. Think about what went well… why it went well… and how you replicate the success.

Also consider what didn’t go well … why it didn’t go well… and how you can avoid making the same mistakes in the future.

If you want to join me in a personal year-end review, consider these journaling prompts:

• Here is my 2020 at a glance: (bullet out the main events of your year)
• If I could describe 2020 in a word or picture I would use this adjective or image: ________
• My lows of the year were: _______
• My highs of the year were: ________
• The top three lessons I learned were: _________
• This is how I changed in 2020: ________ (If you didn’t change, then ask what held you back from growth!)
• I am most proud that I: __________

John Dewey  perfectly summed up the impact of this exercise: “We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.”

Happy learning, friends!

J.