As we move into the later part of October, it can be valuable to consider how far you've come this year *before* you start to focus on planning for the new year. Taking time to reflect on your growth, accomplishments, and challenges is an essential practice for building both self-awareness and gratitude. It’s easy to rush ahead, but acknowledging your progress can provide the motivation and clarity needed as you move forward.
Reflect on Your Personal Growth
Start by considering your personal journey this year. What new habits or routines have you successfully integrated into your daily life? Have you grown in areas such as self-care, mindfulness, or work-life balance? Perhaps you’ve made strides in managing stress or found ways to prioritize your mental and emotional well-being more consistently.
Reflect on the internal changes you’ve experienced. Have you become more patient, more resilient, or more accepting of uncertainty? These shifts may not always be visible from the outside, but they are crucial for long-term growth and success.
Celebrate Professional Milestones
In addition to personal growth, take a moment to celebrate your professional milestones. This could include promotions, completed projects, or simply overcoming challenges that once seemed insurmountable. Even if things didn’t unfold exactly as you’d hoped, what lessons did you learn along the way? Recognizing these moments not only highlights your progress but also reinforces your capacity to adapt and succeed, even in the face of obstacles.
You might also consider the skills you’ve developed this year. Have you learned something new, embraced a new role, or taken steps outside your comfort zone? Sometimes progress happens incrementally, so look at both big and small achievements that have shaped your year.
Acknowledge Relationships and Community
Your journey isn’t just about what you’ve done alone—it’s also about how your relationships and sense of community have evolved. Have you strengthened any key relationships this year? This could be with friends, family, colleagues, or even your community. Reflect on moments of connection and collaboration that have brought value to your life and your work.
Perhaps you’ve built a stronger support system or learned to set healthier boundaries. Growth in relationships often mirrors personal growth, so take the time to recognize how far you’ve come in this area as well.
Look Back on Challenges Overcome
Finally, consider the challenges you’ve faced this year. These can often be the greatest teachers. Whether you’ve navigated personal setbacks, professional hurdles, or unexpected life changes, acknowledge the strength, persistence, and resilience you’ve shown in overcoming them.
As you reflect on these aspects of your journey—your personal growth, professional accomplishments, relationships, and challenges—take pride in how far you’ve come. This reflection will serve as a strong foundation as you begin to look ahead and plan for what’s next in the new year.
Let this week be about honoring the distance you’ve traveled. You’ve come further than you might realize!
Reflect on Your Personal Growth
Start by considering your personal journey this year. What new habits or routines have you successfully integrated into your daily life? Have you grown in areas such as self-care, mindfulness, or work-life balance? Perhaps you’ve made strides in managing stress or found ways to prioritize your mental and emotional well-being more consistently.
Reflect on the internal changes you’ve experienced. Have you become more patient, more resilient, or more accepting of uncertainty? These shifts may not always be visible from the outside, but they are crucial for long-term growth and success.
Celebrate Professional Milestones
In addition to personal growth, take a moment to celebrate your professional milestones. This could include promotions, completed projects, or simply overcoming challenges that once seemed insurmountable. Even if things didn’t unfold exactly as you’d hoped, what lessons did you learn along the way? Recognizing these moments not only highlights your progress but also reinforces your capacity to adapt and succeed, even in the face of obstacles.
You might also consider the skills you’ve developed this year. Have you learned something new, embraced a new role, or taken steps outside your comfort zone? Sometimes progress happens incrementally, so look at both big and small achievements that have shaped your year.
Acknowledge Relationships and Community
Your journey isn’t just about what you’ve done alone—it’s also about how your relationships and sense of community have evolved. Have you strengthened any key relationships this year? This could be with friends, family, colleagues, or even your community. Reflect on moments of connection and collaboration that have brought value to your life and your work.
Perhaps you’ve built a stronger support system or learned to set healthier boundaries. Growth in relationships often mirrors personal growth, so take the time to recognize how far you’ve come in this area as well.
Look Back on Challenges Overcome
Finally, consider the challenges you’ve faced this year. These can often be the greatest teachers. Whether you’ve navigated personal setbacks, professional hurdles, or unexpected life changes, acknowledge the strength, persistence, and resilience you’ve shown in overcoming them.
As you reflect on these aspects of your journey—your personal growth, professional accomplishments, relationships, and challenges—take pride in how far you’ve come. This reflection will serve as a strong foundation as you begin to look ahead and plan for what’s next in the new year.
Let this week be about honoring the distance you’ve traveled. You’ve come further than you might realize!
Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
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CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder
Looking for bite-sized boosts to your work as a coach, leader or during your onboarding process? Check out our Card Decks. Now available on Deckible:
90-Day Guide for Success – Deck 1 – Days 1 – 30 (for new leaders, onboarding or those wanting a sprint) – https://bit.ly/90dayguidedeck1
ACTIVATE Your Group and Team Coaching Superpowers (for coaches) – https://bit.ly/activatedeck
Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.
Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos
Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our card decks, customized team development and leadership training, OR award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/jennbritton/15-minute-exploration-call
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