Well, Christmas 2016 is done and dusted. Now it’s time to prepare to enter a new year. During transitional seasons such as this, it’s always good to stop and do three things: Reflect, Review and Re-calibrate.
Firstly, reflect on the year that is about to finish. What happened? What went as expected? What surprises came your way? What are you thankful for? What pain did you experience? What will you be glad to put behind you?
Secondly, review. What did you learn? We sometimes believe that we learn from experience but this is not necessarily true. It is easy to repeat the same patterns year after year. It is only when we reflect on and review our experiences that we have the potential to turn them into insight and hopefully into lasting life change.
Finally, recalibrate. What lessons from this year will you take into next year? What will you do differently next year? What will you stop doing? What will you start doing? What adjustments do you need to make? What is ‘true north’ for you? Success is not always about going faster but rather about making sure we are heading in the right direction with our lives.
I encourage you to set aside some time to do these three vital tasks. You’ll be glad you did.
Here’s to a terrific new year, moving into all the good things God has in store for you!
P.S. To help you in this process, be sure to check out some of my earlier New Year's BLOG posts:
- What Matters Most (2008)
- A Few Tips for the New Year (2008)
- A New Year – A Fresh Start (2009)
- Planning for the New Year (2013)