We’re just a few days away from the end of 2019! Personally, I love this time of year, for many reasons, but I’l totally admit to being one of those people who digs sending off the past year and ringing in the new; with parties and get togethers, as well as plenty of solo time to reflect and renew.

Which is exactly what we’re talking about on today’s blog! I’m sharing the 6 questions I’ve been using to reflect and thank the year gone by and celebrate the new one coming in.

I know there’s no shortage of tips, hacks and tricks on reflecting on your past year and goal setting for the one ahead, so what makes my method any different?

These questions are designed to give you a holistic perspective on your business and life. It takes your whole life and well being into consideration. If that sounds like your jam, keep reading!

#1: List The 10 Highlights of Your Year

For me, opening my pop up dance studio, teaching Spanish, and getting out of credit card debt are on there, but yours could be hosting your very first studio performance, or your 25th, getting married, having a baby , etc. If you cant think of 10, just do 5. If you can’t think of 5, do 3! Your highlights will likely be both from your personal and business life.

#2: List the 3 Most Important People In Your Life and 3 New Connections You Made

This is a moment to reflect on the support of your people this past year. Take a moment to think about the 3 people who had your back the most, as well as three new folks you met or connected with this year that you’re excited to continue to get to know. Again, these can be business related, personal, or both.

#3: Write About 2 Challenges You Overcame And What You Learned From Them

Challenges, mistakes, catastrophes; however you want to classify those tough moments you had this past year, write about them, as well as what you learned from them. The future is no good without wisdom from the past, so don’t skip this step!

#4: Consider What You Can Let Go Of

For me last year, this was saying ‘yes’ when I meant ‘no. Not an easy feat, and I’m still working on it, but an important one. What were some themes of things that triggered or annoyed or upset you this past year? Likely those are clues for people, places, or things that aren’t serving you. Free write about them to get to the bottom of what you can let go of in the upcoming year.

#5: Where Do You Need Support?

After completing the above step, you should have an idea of some life elements that you may need help with, like saying no. It’s important to realize as we head into a new year, that it’s inevitable that habits and tendencies from our past will follow us; when the clock strikes midnight for Jan 1, we won’t suddenly become new people with none of the same problems or experiences we had before, so consider brainstorming how you can give yourself a little extra help in the new year. Maybe it’s a financial advisor, or simply a new calendar to get organized - it doesn’t have to be big, scary, or expensive.

#6: What Are You Grateful For?

If you follow my work, you know I’m a big fan of gratitude, so it should be no surprise that this question wraps things up. As you look back over the past year and look ahead to the final days of 2019, ask yourself what are you most grateful for? Bonus points on this one for getting specific. Scientific studies have shown that specificity increases gratitude and those feel good feelings, so instead of, ‘I’m grateful for my spouse’, try ‘I’m grateful for my spouse because they support my dreams and always listen when I need to vent.’

Ok, there you go! You’re only 6 questions away from a calm, inspired and grateful 2020! I’m wishing you the very best for these last few days of 2019 and all the best for a great new year!

6 Questions For Dance Studio Success in 2020!