The end of a year offers a natural opportunity to do a longer reflection on where and how you are. (We will post some for the start of 2017 also)
This is what we would recommend:
- Get a significant other to do this with you
- Create a fun space in time to do these questions (in nature, in a coffeeshop, with a glass of wine, etc, etc.)
- Invite God to do this alongside, with you. Still yourself, be reminded that you are deeply cared for by God.
- Take a moment to remember the year – what were some of the key moments?
- Select the questions below that speak to you and write down your answers (it’s always a treasure in future)
- Share some of your responses with someone.
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER:
- What was the single best thing that happened this past year?
- What was the single most challenging thing that happened?
- What was an unexpected joy this past year?
- What was an unexpected obstacle, hurt or disappointment?
- Pick three words to describe 2016.
- Pick three words your friend/family would use to describe your 2016 (don’t ask them; guess based on how you think they see you).
- What were the best books/blogs/shows/movies you read/watched this year?
- With whom were your most valuable relationships?
- What are some of the changes in relationships that occured? (closer/further/new)
- What was your biggest personal change from January to December of this past year?
- In what way(s) did you grow in your relationships with others?
- What was the most enjoyable part of your work (both professionally and at home)?
- What was the most challenging part of your work (both professionally and at home)?
- What was your single biggest time waster in your life this past year?
- What was the best way you used your time this past year?
- What was biggest thing you learned this past year?
- Create a phrase or statement that describes 2016 for you.
- Where did you say ‘yes’ to God in your life this year?
- What opportunities did you not expect this year?
- Do feel like you missed any opportunities?
- Where have you seen growth in your life/work skills?
- What longings were/were not fulfilled this year?
- How are you different this year than last year this time?
- If you had to give this year a symbol/picture what would it be?
- What grace has God offered to you this year?