Year-End Reflection: Nourishing Your Wellbeing

“When you realise nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you,” – Lao Tzu

As the year comes to a close, this reflection is an opportunity to pause, notice, and check in with yourself. There are no right or wrong answers. You are invited to reflect only on what feels safe and useful. You may skip any question or answer in whatever way feels right for you.

This is a space to honour your experiences, both the challenges you’ve faced and the strengths you’ve drawn on. Use it as a chance to recognise what has supported your wellbeing, what you might like more of, and what small steps could help you in the year ahead

Overall Wellbeing

Looking back over the year, how have you been feeling overall?
Are there moments from this year when you felt even a small sense of ease, comfort, or steadiness?
Were there times that felt particularly heavy or challenging for you (only if you wish to reflect on them)?

Energy, Capacity & Balance

How has your energy been for most of the year?
Were there times when demands felt manageable? What helped?
Were there times when things felt like too much?
Did you feel able to rest or pause when you needed to?

Care & Support

What kinds of support (people, practices, routines) felt helpful this year?
Were there supports you wished you had more access to?
Did you feel able to ask for help, or was that difficult at times?
What helps you feel even a little more supported?

Body & Mind

How has your body been communicating with you this year?
Were there any habits or routines that helped you feel more grounded or steady?
Are there signs your body or mind gave you that you might want to listen to more next year?

Strengths & Survival

What helped you get through this year?
What personal strengths did you draw on, even if it didn’t feel obvious at the time?
What are you proud of yourself for surviving, navigating, or learning?

Looking Ahead (Gently)

As you think about the coming year, what would you like more of (for example: rest, safety, clarity, connection)?
What would you like less of, if that feels safe to name?
What is one small, realistic thing that might support your wellbeing moving forward?
What does feeling “okay enough” look like for you next year?

Photo credits: Fabian Kleiser/ Lina Trochez

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