It's that proverbial time of year when we all take time to reflect and decide who we want the new and improved versions of ourselves to be.
As a teenager I can recall my parents frequently sending me to my room for 30-minute increments to take time and reflect. At the time I thought it ridiculous, but as I round out my twenties, I’ve come to appreciate the discipline.
Here are some of the questions you might ask:
1. What did you do that was worthwhile in 2012?
2. What did you do that moved me closer to my long-term goals?
3. What was your happiest memory?
4. What was the best meal you ate?
5. What was my favorite book from 2012?
Peter Drucker, one of the top minds in the management field said, "Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action." Reflecting allows us to rationally process what we have experienced so we can determine what we want to repeat or not repeat. If you're interested, here are some of my answers:
1. Reflection: Helped grow Adventures’ ministry by 40% and helped launch the inaugral class of 20 young adults in the Center for Global Action. Future Action: Launch 300 young adults this next year in their dream career spots.
2. Reflection: Started a new role at Adventures helping people find their sweet spot this is the closest I’ve gotten yet in finding my own sweet spot. Future Action: Read more on career placement, continue to develop this skill set.
3. Reflection: Visiting one of our ministry partners in Spain with my family and husband. Future Action: Family trip to Montana with other side of the family.
4. Reflection: A perfectly cooked steak (that's Medium Rare for all you non-foodie types) in Paris (during our 12 hour layover to Spain). Future Action: Do this again.
5. Reflection: Love Does by Bob Goff. Future Action: I need to read more than I'm currently reading. Determine what 20 books should I read in the next 6 months.
What about you? What are you reflecting on and what goals are you setting?
