Here we are, 2024! We have a blank slate, a great opportunity to set new expectations for ourselves, a golden chance to make resolutions for the new year. In order to set a course for what’s ahead, let’s consider some questions that will help us to reflect on 2023 as well as plot our way forward.
What happened in the last year that you are proud of?
What happened in the last year that you would like to do again this year?
What is something new that you learned in 2023 that you can bring forward into 2024?
What is the best adventure you had this past year?
What is the best book you read?
What did you let go of or give up this year?
What are you proud about that happened in 2023? Perhaps an academic milestone?
What accomplishment would you like to repeat in the new year? Maybe another step forward in the world of sports?
What did you learn in 2023 that you can make use of in 2024? Maybe it's a new skill!
What was your best adventure in 2023? Did you discover new vistas?
What is the best book you discovered in 2023? Is it a new favorite?
What did you let go of in 2023? Perhaps it was a fear of some kind?
Taking the time to answer these questions may give you some insight into things you might not have realized are important to you.
And now to look ahead!
What do you want to learn? Did you know that Leonardo DaVinci made such a list for himself everyday. Granted, your list might not include goals like: draw Milan or earn a master of arithmetic to show you how to square a triangle, but I’m betting that you can come up with a nice list for yourself. Maybe you’d like to learn how to play guitar, to cross-stitch, to bake a loaf of bread, or how to be more comfortable speaking in front of people. The options are endless. What is your passion? What are your wildest ideas and dreams?
Whatever your personal goals are for 2024, we wish you success, patience, good fortune, and good learning.