We often write a "shopping list" when we go to the store, or a "to-do list" when we go to work. So we can make sure we get done or buy everything we need that day. But what about a "most-important-to-me" list? A list that ensures we focus on what matters most during the new year!
Has this year given you more appreciation for life? Then make sure to make the most of 2023!
We usually dedicate New Year's Eve (or the day after New Year's Eve) to a very simple but powerful New Year's exercise that helps us reflect on the past year and make the most of the new year. You can also do it together with someone or by yourself.
It was actually through such an intention exercise that ClearLife.se (which is now Glimja.se) took shape during New Year's ten years ago. Who knows what might happen next in your life?
Step 1
Write down 3-5 things (or more) that you appreciated about the past year that you want to bring with you into 2023. It might feel difficult given the circumstances, but take your time. Maybe you got to spend more time with your children, got to know yourself better, or found a new hobby? Choose the very best things from 2022 that you'd like to see more of in the future as well.
Take some time and feel what these things really mean to you.
Step 2
Take a moment and think about each thing (write it down if you want):
– How would life look if you put this a little more at the center of the coming year?
– What's the best thing that could happen then?
Step 3
For each thing you want more of during 2023, write down 3-5 practical things (or more) that you need to do to make sure it happens. Maybe you need to schedule time, start meditating, save money, book a meeting with someone, change jobs, talk about your feelings, say no, etc.
Step 4
Put the list somewhere you can see it. If you want, you can update it regularly during the new year and check off the practical things when you've done them. If you want and have time, a nice addition is to make a "vision board" where you cut, paste, and paint a picture of how you will feel and what your life will look like when you have more of these things in your life. Pick what you like from this article and make the process your own. Feel free to share with us how it goes!
