As I step into the new year, I always evaluate where I am, who I am and what I have accomplished before I create my goals for the coming year.
Here are some of the questions I use to evaluate my life and work:
How am I different than I was this time last year?
This time last year I was very focused on business building. I was excited about possibilities for the new year and spent many hours planning. While I am at a similar place this year being excited about taking my business forward, I am also taking more time to be creative and social which gives me greater balance.
What lessons did I learn?
Through various events that took place this year, I learned greater balance and self care, patience and resilience.
What have I been resisting?
How much my connections, my family and friendships matter to me. Of course I always valued my relationships but often put work (or my to do list) first since accomplishment is also what matters to me.
As an introvert, it is often very easy for me to be content by myself which is nice but not all I crave. This past year I spent more time with family, more time with friends and our neighbors and more time with groups of women and even got my husband in the mix with some couples nights.
As you step into the new year, how would you answer these same questions for yourself?