A 2022 Year End Reflection Exercise
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What were some of the most important moments for you this year?
Revisiting experiences you’ve had during a period of time, making a point to think of them in the context of a year, can help build stronger memories about your life and help you feel grounded in space and time.
It can be easy to get to the end of the year and wonder where time went, though you likely had many experiences, maybe even themes that occurred during the year. Thinking through how you actually spent your time can help you to remember what mattered, what had an impact on you, what brought you joy, what you never want to do again, ways you spent your time that you wish were different. It can help you to think about how you are living your life and whether you’re ok with how you are in the world or if you want or need something to change. Even remembering loss, though it might hurt, can help you know that something was meaningful.
I hope you are able to recall some experiences that delighted you. It can also be exciting when you pinpoint something you want to change. The end of the year and the new year are a time when there is a lot of cultural momentum to reflect and look forward to something new. It can be fun to take advantage of that wave.
I created a worksheet a few years ago that many of my clients find helpful. It’s a great exercise to do when you have some time off over the holidays or just as the new year begins. I’ve attached the worksheet here. I hope it can be helpful to you too!
It’s lengthy, so plan a time to settle in with a cup of something you enjoy. This is for you, so answer the questions that are important to you and leave the rest.
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About Melissa King
I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York City with a psychotherapy office in the neighborhood of Murray Hill in Manhattan. Find out more about me here. I'd love to hear from you. Email me if there's a topic you'd like to read about here.
**Information on this site is not intended to replace medical advice and does not constitute a psychotherapeutic relationship with the reader.
