As this year is drawing near to a close, this is a good time to do a recap. Simply write down a sentence or two, for each month that has passed, and what entailed during the month. Did you learn something specific? Did you end anything? Began anything? What improved? This enables you to keep track of your progress and feel proud of your accomplishments. Check in with your goals too, and see whether or not you are closer to fulfilling them, or what more you need to do. Are they even still valid and wanted?

Next, comes defining a theme, a word to focus on, for next year, that you can let guide you in all your interactions, regardless where and what life takes you through. It can be something interpersonal that enables you to improve your ways of relating. Or it can be something completely based on your own needs of self, that you like to develop or heal. Two examples, I’ve used recent years, have been Posture and Enthusiasm: How am I standing in line? Walking? Carrying myself? How do I feel about a certain job or place to live? About a certain person that wants to meet?

Making a theme, a specific word to focus on, into your New Years Resolution, makes it a whole lot easier to keep and carry out. (This is something I’ve come up with and practiced myself for more than 20 years as a Lifecoach, which is how I know it works. I will share mine for 2025 soon!) A specific theme to focus on, also help you to stay motivated and centred, letting it be your inspiration.

Then, celebrate the holidays, and get some needed rest, to start off next year on a high note.

What are you going to focus on?