With 2025 around the corner, I spent some time thinking about how to clarify my aspirations for the New Year. These are a few of the best questions I sourced from my research online to help me find my answers. They might help you find your answers as well.
Lessons from Last Year
What are 10 things about this past year that you feel truly grateful for?
When you think about times in which you were at least somewhat in control of your circumstances, when were you happiest?
- What kinds of things were you doing?
- With whom were you spending time?
When you think about times in which you were at least somewhat in control of your circumstances, when were you feeling most on-purpose?
- What kinds of things were you doing?
- With whom were you spending time?
What’s a compliment you received this year that has stayed with you?
What risks did you take that you are glad you took?
What beliefs do you hold now that you didn’t hold a year ago?
What brings you true joy? How can you allow more joy into your daily experience?
Looking Forward to Next Year
What would you do in this next year if you knew you could not fail?
What type of person do you aim to be in the coming year?
What’s a quote or idea you’d like to use as a mantra in the coming year?
What’s one goal (big or small) you’re excited to work on in the coming year?
What limiting beliefs or fears are holding you back from pursuing your dreams? How can you release these beliefs or fears?
What do you need to release in your life? How can you let go of these things/experiences/people/beliefs to make space for something new?
What’s one simple thing you’d like to do more of or prioritize in the coming year?
Are there people you’d like to reconnect with or nurture relationships with this coming year?
A few other great questions I found include:
- What’s the coziest, happiest moment you had this year?
- Who do you think was your biggest cheerleader this year?
- Are there any new friendships or connections you’re thankful for this year?
- What’s the most memorable book, movie, or song you discovered this year?
- Who made an unexpected difference in your life this year?
- What’s the funniest thing that happened to you in the past year?
- Who deserves the biggest “thank you” from you this year?
- Is there someone whose impact made you feel supported or valued?
- Who’s a person who has earned your admiration this year and why?
The full list from which I pulled the questions above can be found here.
Happy New Year.
