New Year’s Resolutions: 20 Questions for Self-Reflection
You saw my very blunt goodbye letter to 2023. And you read about one strategy for making balanced goals for 2024. Now, let’s play 20 questions!
This post is inspired by a similar list of questions on MindBodyGreen (in fact, some of the questions are the same).
Self-reflection is a beautiful thing. It’s about being honest with yourself, evaluating the things that may not have worked out as you hoped, and dreaming up wild and wonderful things for the future. Enjoy the process!
The 20 Questions
Here are 20 questions to get you started on your own self-reflection journey:
| # | Question |
|---|---|
| 1 | What’s one big thing that inspired me this year? |
| 2 | What’s an accomplishment I should spend a little more time savoring? |
| 3 | What lessons have I learned? |
| 4 | How did I make improvements? |
| 5 | Are there areas where I need to give myself a little slack? |
| 6 | How can I make better use of my time? |
| 7 | Do I need to work on forgiveness? |
| 8 | How can I prioritize my personal growth? |
| 9 | Am I letting something hold me back? |
| 10 | When did I feel the most true to myself? |
| 11 | How did I care for myself physically? |
| 12 | How did I care for myself mentally? |
| 13 | How did I care for myself financially? |
| 14 | How did I care for my relationships? |
| 15 | Are there bad habits I need to address? |
| 16 | What hobbies would I like to have? |
| 17 | How have I been open-minded? |
| 18 | In what ways have I become a stronger person? |
| 19 | In what ways have I become a kinder person? |
| 20 | How can I ensure happiness is a focus in the new year? |
Why these questions matter
Self-reflection isn’t about beating yourself up for what didn’t happen — it’s about celebrating the wins, learning from the losses, and setting yourself up for something even better. These questions help shift your focus from vague resolutions (like “get healthy” or “be happy”) to deeper, more personal commitments that actually mean something to you.
A little reminder
Good luck with your self-reflection and resolutions! Check out my last post for another resolution method.
If you’re headed out this evening for a night of fun, please be safe! I’m going to ring out 2013 very enthusiastically with a handful of friends. And as I said in my letter to 2013: screw you. I’m ready to see you go!