Looking Back to Move Forward: Your Year in Review
The end of the year naturally invites us to pause and reflect, and 2025 offered many lessons worth honoring. This allows us time to contemplate what truly mattered, what no longer fits, and where growth unfolded in unexpected ways.
Through both setbacks and successes, these moments shaped new perspectives, deepened self-awareness and clarified boundaries.
As we step into 2026, this awareness can be a guide rather than something to judge. The year ahead is an invitation to choose what deserves more attention, energy and grace so we can grow intentionally in ways that feel aligned and meaningful.
Below you will find 11 self-reflection questions to help you look back at 2025 and move forward into 2026.
- What were the high points of the past year? (greatest accomplishments, moments of joy, etc.)
- What were the common threads across your best moments?
- What challenges did you face in 2025?
- How did you overcome them?
- What were the silver linings?
- What did you learn about yourself in 2025?
- Who made a positive impact on your life, and how did they help you?
- What habits served you well that you want to continue? What habits do you want to start in 2026?
- What are your top three priorities in 2026?
- What do you want to stop doing in 2026?
- How will you take care of your mental and physical health in 2026?
- What are you excited to learn or try in 2026?
- How will you make time for the people who matter most?
- What is one way you can be more kind to yourself in 2026?
With the answers to these questions, you can start creating meaningful goals for the coming months.
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By Nikki Reinsbach, LiveNOW Health and Wellness Coach
