The end of the year has a special power.
It's that moment when the calendar seems to stop, like a silent pause that invites us to look back and reflect on everything we have experienced. The lights of the holidays, the smell of new opportunities and that mix of emotions remind us that we are closing a chapter, but also preparing the first lines of the next.
It is common that, these days, let's ask ourselves what we achieved, What we left pending and what we could have done differently. Sometimes, This exercise fills us with pride, and other times it challenges us to accept what didn't go as we expected.. But, What if this year we do something different??
Beyond balance sheets that list achievements or mistakes, there is a more enriching approach: connect with the meaning behind each experience, find the hidden lessons and recognize how each step has transformed us. This is not just a moment of evaluation; It is an opportunity to recognize ourselves in our own history and, from there, project what we want for the future.
How to close this chapter in the best way?
The end of the year invites us to stop, reflect and look back.
How about we do something different this year??
Instead of simply remembering the good or regretting the bad, let's propose something more meaningful: A balance that does not only look to the past, but to propel us into the future.
From our experience, Taking stock is not just about evaluating achievements or failures, but to understand how we have grown, What the year has taught us and how those lessons can guide us toward our next steps.
where to start?
The first step is to allow ourselves that space for introspection. To do this, turn off external noise., find a quiet corner, and treat yourself. With a glass of your favorite drink next to you and a piece of paper or your favorite digital tool, start by answering these questions:
- What experiences left their mark on me this year??
- What decisions made me proud??
- What challenges did it cost me to overcome??
When doing this exercise, There will inevitably be brilliant moments that will make you smile and others that may still hurt a little.. Both are equally valuable because they remind us that we are the sum of what we experience.: the laughter, the tears, the surprises and learnings.
It doesn't matter if the year was 100% yours or if you felt like some things got out of hand.. This is the time to recognize yourself for what you did and learn from what did not go as you expected..
What if this balance wasn't a solitary exercise??
This year, we want to invite you to do something different: Share your answers with someone important. A chat with a friend, a coffee with your partner, or a moment with your work team can open new perspectives. Sometimes, what we fail to see in our balance, others can highlight it from their external perspective.
In addition, proposes a creative challenge. For example, create a “map of the year” with drawings, colors or images that represent your most important moments. Transforming balance into something visual can help you connect more deeply with the emotions behind each experience..
The exercise does not end when you close the notebook or save the file! This is the starting point to look forward!
Imagine what you want the next year to be like and visualize the steps that will get you there. Remember that, beyond big goals, It is the small daily habits that really transform us.
“The balance of a year is not just a record of what has been experienced, It is a compass that guides us towards what we want to build.”
Now it's your turn:
DO YOU DARE TO MAKE A DIFFERENT BALANCE THIS YEAR??
