Today is a day for you to brag…so to speak. I want you to dig deep, review the year and write down the 7 most significant things you’ve accomplished this year. It could be a goal you set for yourself; it could be something spontaneous that occurred out of the blue but you consider it an accomplishment; it could be something tangible or intangible; it could be personal growth; it could be health; it could be relationship oriented; it could be doing something you’ve never done before; it could even be taking something that you weren’t really happy about and turning it into something positive.

Take some time on this. It’s easy to quickly jot down 7 things but I want these lists to be meaningful and reflect your entire being.

Enjoy the journey. What you learn from this list will continue to shape your script for 2016.

Terrie

Today should be a slower day than what you’ve been through during this whirlwind period – before the coming week of New Years events. So, take a moment and jot down 7 things you’re grateful for this year. But do it right and really reach back to think about what happened last January, February, March etc…you get the picture. We tend to only remember what happened today or yesterday and maybe last week. I use a calendar not only for my schedule but to record what goes on each day. Some people use a diary but I find it difficult to remember to open up a calendar for the scheduling and then later to open up the diary.  Since 2006 I’ve used a software program (Anytime Organizer Deluxe) that has everything I need in it – a calendar, a section for notes, addresses and much much more. This allows me to keep everything in one place and all I need to do is scroll back through the months (or years if necessary) to see what happened in my life.  I recommend this practice for any and all of your medical symptoms and procedures. Write down if you have a sore throat. It might go away but if it doesn’t then you’ll immediately have the answer asked first when you go to the doctor – “how long have you had this?”

But I digress….the point is to make sure you review the entire year and assess the ultimate outcome from something that happened. It is distinctly possible that something that appeared to be a negative happening at the time might have led to something very positive. For instance, someone might have lost their job but as a result either gotten a better job or met the love of their life at a new job.

Gratitude is the most powerful force in the Universe! Take some time to write down these things today.

Terrie

Have you recovered from you Christmas get together, gift exchange, traveling and meals? I hope so. I also hope that you took the proper time to reflect on the true deeper meaning of the holiday.

Today, take a few minutes to write down 7 things you’ve learned this year. They can be good things or even not so good things (knowing, though, that everything we learn can and should be turned into good.

I’m sure you learned many things in 2015 but you should be focusing on major things you learned that have helped shape and reshape your life and how you approach it.

I hope you’re enjoying these short yet meaningful exercises each day. When you’re done you’ll have not only an inventory of 2015 but also a basic game plan for 2016.

Now go start writing.

Click here for the document page for “The 12 Lists of Christmas” – your guide to new beginnings at the start of 2016

Terrie

First of all, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and remind you that this is a day we should celebrate birth and new beginnings.

Your list for today is to record 7 Gifts you have given to others in 2015. Remember that these gifts need not be material things. They can be of the same categories as we talked about yesterday but this time it’s gifts you’ve given.

Express your gratitude for the people and circumstances in your life and all you have in your mind, your soul, your possession and in your heart!

Enjoy your day and may you be blessed beyond belief!

Terrie