As we approach the end of 2022, it is essential to look back at a few crucial occurrences of 2022 – both from a global as well as personal perspective. Reflections of the year help in crystallising one’s thoughts, learning from their experience and most importantly, serve as a journal for future considerations. Let’s quickly walk through a few global happenings that grabbed the attention of the world:
- The demise of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch
- The world population crosses the 8 billion mark
- Elon Musk takes over Twitter
- UK gets its first Indian-origin PM
- Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
- Argentina winning the FIFA World Cup 2022
But what you need to pay real attention to is your key learnings of 2022. To do that, here is a list of 4 self-reflection questions which you need to ask yourselves before the year ends. This will help you self-evaluate and make effective plans for 2023.
“What academic milestones have I achieved this year?”
Children need to quickly review the academic plans and milestones they set for 2022 at the end of 2021. They need to quickly review how much has been achieved and what is yet to be achieved. The milestones you have cleared this year will define the progress in your academic life. Also, make a thorough analysis of why you weren’t able to achieve the milestones set for 2022. This will help you set realistic goals for 2023.
A quick tip – try breaking down your main goals into smaller goals. Goals seem less daunting when they are split into smaller – measurable wins.
“What are the main challenges/distractions I faced this year?”
The main hurdles that stop us from achieving our goals are distractions and challenges. In order to overcome them, it is important for us to first identify them. 9 out of 10 times, it is external factors that stop us from giving our 100% to any task. Spend time analysing why you fell short while performing some key tasks. Once you have identified the reasons behind your shortcomings, make it a point to take counteractions to perform better in the upcoming year.
“How well did I cope with negative habits in 2022?”
Each one of us will definitely have some negative habits. It can be anything – waking up late, not arranging our things properly, concerns with punctuality and discipline and so on. It is important for us to make sure that each and every year we have taken significant steps in negating the bad habits and building positive traits. We need to become a better version of ourselves with each and every year passing by.
“What new skills have I acquired this year?”
Each and every year, we acquire a new set of skills that influence the way we lead our daily lives. Different skills help us in different ways. Some skills help us improve our personal lives while a few others help us professionally. Before we head onto the next year, it is important for us to understand what new skills we have acquired this year and how far they have helped us in our day-to-day lives.
Here are a few tips that will help you stay motivated and ensure you follow your goals effectively –
Pick a scheduling app
You might have this thought that scheduling apps are gimmicky. But they are really useful when it comes to staying on top of things. You can schedule specific time for specific tasks and also set reminders for the same. This will help remind you about the tasks, plan of the day and also congratulate you once you get things done on time.
Note down your ups and downs in a diary
An important part of reaching your goals is keeping track of your ups and downs. Only when you keep note of all the pointers, you will be able to look back on your advantages and struggles, and remember why you kept going. Try maintaining a separate log for your daily challenges and victories, which will play a key role in helping you stay motivated. Having a physical diary is advisable in this case, rather than using an app for it.
Practise Mindfulness
Our brain is susceptible to a wide range of emotions and distractions, all of which can affect our motivation and productivity. So, how can you look after your mind properly?
One of the popular mental health techniques is mindfulness, which involves practising the art of being in the present. Make sure you always think about the present and not stay too much indulgent on the past or club your mind with thoughts about the future.
“Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings.” —Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Team 88tuition wishes you all a very happy and prosperous new year!
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