As I write this we are wrapping up the year 2020. While undoubtedly this year has brought unforeseen challenges for you and your family (hello, global pandemic), there may have been silver linings in your life as well. I love goal setting and thinking about how I want to create a bigger future for me and my family, but I also believe that there is tremendous value in looking back and reflecting on what you learned over the past year. Reflection is a great teacher, and so I encourage you to take some time to reflect on the year 2020 before setting goals for the year 2021.

One great way to reflect on the past year is to think about your greatest accomplishments over the past year and what you are most proud of. Think about three areas of your life: your professional life, your personal life, and your relationships. What happened this year in each of those areas that you are most proud of? Why do you think you were able to move the needle in those areas? What did you learn from those experiences?