Time To Plan Your New Year

It’s the end of the year.

That weird limbo between “still hustling” and “switching off.”

Most people just want to curl up with a warm drink and wait for January.

But here’s the thing—this is exactly the time to do something transformative.

It’s called an annual review.

And it’s not just a feel-good exercise.

It’s how you make sense of where you’ve been and figure out where you’re going.

Why Bother with an Annual Review?

Let’s face it: reflection feels like hard work.

But it’s not about naval-gazing. It’s about clarity.

Here’s what an annual review does:

Self-Development

You’re not the same person you were 12 months ago.

Take stock of what worked, what didn’t, and where you grew.

Wellbeing

Your brain’s a cluttered attic by December.

This clears it out—processes the good, bins the bad.

Creativity

Patterns jump out when you step back.

New ideas. Better ways of working. Unexpected inspiration.

Relationships

Who lifts you up?

Who drains your batteries?

Time to double down on the good and rethink the rest.

Motivation

Wins get forgotten in the daily grind.

Celebrate them, bank that confidence, and carry it forward.

How to Do It Without Overthinking

Keep it simple. This isn’t a school report.

Find Your Method

Freewriting, templates, workshops—it doesn’t matter.

Pick something you’ll actually do.

Carve Out Time

30 minutes, 2 hours—whatever you’ve got.

Shut out distractions. Get comfy.

Balance Intuition with Evidence

Listen to your gut, but don’t trust it blindly.

Cross-check your feelings with your calendar, notes, or photos.

A Map of Possibility

An annual review isn’t just about tying up loose ends.

It’s about planting seeds for the next year.

Think of it as creating a rough map:

• What questions do you want to explore?
• What experiments could you try?
• What adventures are waiting?

And if you’re feeling bold, share it.

Learn in public, and you might find inspiration in unexpected places.

One Final Thought

This time of year isn’t about doing it all.

It’s about pausing. Breathing. Recharging.

When you’re ready to start again, those insights will be there, waiting. And next year’s journey will be that much clearer.

So here’s to rest, reflection, and a fresh start.

Make 2025 your best year yet.