Reflection questions for the end of the month ✨
Hi, Reader!
How often do you forget what happened in your life over the course of a month? Do you feel like you’re living the same day over and over again?
I promise you’re not. You might just be bad at accurately remembering what’s happening in your life (and I’m right there with you).
With constant distractions and the bounties of information we consume on a daily basis, it’s hard to remember anything and our attention spans are only getting shorter.
So how do we avoid letting everything pass us by?
Start by adding a monthly reflection session to your calendar.
Having a monthly reflection practice lets you check in with yourself and remember what’s happened, see what progress you’ve made, and get organized for the following month.
With monthly reflections, you’ll have actual data to show your brain that things weren’t as bad or mundane as you thought.
The monthly reflection might feel like another admin task, but you’ll feel better having done it, especially at the end of the year when you have something to look back on.
Prompts to reflect on
1. How would you rank each area of your life from 1-10?
Reflect on the following areas of life: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, environmental, and recreational. Which ones are thriving and which ones need some care?
2. What were the best moments of the month?
If you’re having a hard time remembering, jog your memory by looking through your camera roll, texts/calls, your journal, or anything else you use on a regular basis.
3. What did you listen to, watch, and read?
I love including this question in my reflections because these things can bring us a sense of joy - and that’s worth remembering.
4. What are you looking forward to next month?
What events, small joys, or projects are you excited about? If you can’t think of anything, try adding two fun activities you can look forward to.
The more you reflect on your life, the better you become at understanding yourself: what you want, what you’re good at, and what’s meaningful to you.
Once you’re done with your monthly reflection, take a deep breath to welcome in the next month.
Thanks for reading! I hope you have a blissful week.
🤍 Catherine
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