People around the world are getting ready for the holidays, which can be a joyful AND stressful time.

What do impactful leaders do the last 14 working days of the year? Yes, I mean YOU! 😊

They create a space to reflect on the past year and to plan the next one.

I am sharing one exercise that you can do. It will take 10 minutes and it will impact you, your spouse/significant other, and even your team members, in ways you cannot imagine right now.

Trust me, it will create the magic IF you are willing to set this intention, set the environment and allow the space and time for you to think, reflect and look back in a playful, creative and well-thought-out way.

Ready? Set. Let’s go!

Exercise: Six Sentences About Your Last Year.
– Take 10 min to fill in the rest of these six sentences about your last year.

1. The biggest surprise of the year…
2. The biggest risk I took…
3. The biggest lesson I learned…
4. The wisest decision I made…
5. The most important thing I did for others…
6. The biggest thing I created…

[If you want to add others or swap one out for another sentence that fits your life better, feel free to do so.]

You might consider adding these:

By the end of 2022, it’s important for me to complete…
For 2023 I am envisioning…
The most important thing to me is…
I’m finding support and help from…
I’m giving support and help to…

IF you are willing to set this intention, set the environment and allow the space and time for you to think, reflect and look back in a playful, creative and well-thought-out way, you’ll find you can better meet your goals and create a life you love with much less stress and anxiety.

You will create magic in your life!