It's a new year again! In this article, we invite you to a simple but powerful exercise that helps you reflect on the past year and make the most of the new year. You can do it by yourself or perhaps together with someone you care about.
The exercise is simply about creating a "most-important-to-me-in-life" list.
Step 1: 5 important things
Write down 5 things on a list that you appreciated about the past year 2023 that you want to bring with you into 2024. Perhaps you've gotten to know yourself better, been more creative, met new people, found a new hobby, developed better habits, a fun job, gained clarity on an issue, etc. Choose the very best things that you would like to see even more of in the future.
Step 2: Reflection
Now take your time and feel what these things really mean to you.
What did these things give me – what insights? how did it feel?
How would life look if I put these things even more at the center in the coming year?
What makes me happy?
Step 3: Manifestation
Now write down 5 practical things that you need to do to ensure you focus on what you want or that you continue on the same path. Write them on the same list. Perhaps you need to schedule time for yourself, save money, book a meeting with someone, call someone, take a trip, take a course, talk about your feelings, say no to things, start meditating, start exercising, etc.
Step 4: Visibility
Put up the list somewhere you can see it. For example on the refrigerator. If you want, you can update it regularly during the new year and check off the practical things when you've done them. To celebrate yourself!
Bonus: Create a vision board
It's a wonderful addition to create a "vision board" with clear images that you feel reflect your desires and visions. You cut, paste, and paint a picture of how you will feel and how your life will look in 2024 when you have these things in your life. A tip is to cut out pictures from magazines. You can also create a "vision board" on your computer if that's easier for you. Make the process your own. We at Glimja wish you a 2024 filled with everything you long for!
