If you read my newsletter last week, you will know that I’m not spending too much time in these last weeks of 2022 worrying about arbitrary end of year deadlines!
What I am doing, is starting to think more deeply about 2023.
What do I want it to look like. Who do I want to work with, what work do I want to be doing.
My process for the rest of this year and much of January looks a lot like this:
1. A reflection on what I have achieved in 2022.
I ask myself questions that include:
What worked well this year, and what didn’t?
What (and who) gave me energy and what sapped my energy?
What useful beliefs did I have?
Did I use my time wisely?
What gave me the most joy?
2. Take the time to recharge
For me, the end of the year is a great time to recharge. Most of my work is done for the year and my clients are also usually taking a break. Things I need to think about are:
What can I do that will bring me joy?
When will I take a break from technology? (especially my phone!)
How many social activities I schedule (hint: as few as possible!)
Getting enough sleep, eating the right foods (and not too much champagne!) and exercising every day
3. Reset
I personally find January is a great time to reset my goals and aspirations for the year ahead:
Where and when will I take holidays – yes, this is a key priority
What do I want to stop, start and continue in 2023?
What work do I want to do?
Who do I want to work with?
What personal projects do I want to undertake?
What does your end of year look like? Are you also taking time to reflect, recharge and reset?
