End 2023 on a good note

It’s been an interesting year

Some good moments. Some bad moments. Some awkward moments too… 👀

If I were to ask you my friend…

Do you remember your year?

There’s a chance you’re doing one of the two things:

You’re rolling your eyes saying, “Rainar, I JUST finished a review at work. Is that what you’re referring to? … ” 🙄

OR

“Bro I did my Spotify Wrapped… if that’s your thing”

Well… Technically… TECHNICALLY… these are both ‘looking back at your year’ but no they are not what I’m referring to

“Then what are you dilly-dallying about?” you ask

…

Patience my friend. Let me explain.

You see… Over the last 4 years, I’ve tried to do the one thing my favourite creators, role models and people I want to emulate successfully do

An Annual Review

Why?

Personally, I think there’s a lot to reflect on

There are some big wins, and some minor blips I’d like to work on but also appreciate what I’ve accomplished during the year.

There are new friendships, places explored, opportunities earned, and skills acquired to name a few but also…

That time I almost went sliding on a wet floor, bumped into a cow and had the most atrocious coffee… ⛷

The Hedonic Treadmill we’re on doesn’t permit us to appreciate what we have, WHO we have and what we’re capable of

So THIS year I’m going to sit my rear down, spend a few days looking back and appreciating what has happened

Now… this can be complicated or you can wing it or BOTH. As always, I’ll do a touch of both with the following themes in mind

1. Gratitude (my favourite healer for anxiety)

2. Achievements (Work, Finances, Long term ambitions)

3. Health and Relationships

4. Personal Development

Most of you reading this have high ambitions, are talented and are (deep within) aware of greater abilities

So… while we’re all winding down (or beginning to) to energise for 2024, a personal annual review is the right dose of celebration and a ‘small kick up the rear’ for 2024

Over the next few days, I’m dedicating a few hours to review 2023 as I brace myself for some big changes to make 2024 my best year yet

For you my dear reader, I’m going to help you do the same with me. I’ll tag you along, share templates crafted by yours truly along with simple but EFFECTIVE steps to review your own year.

See you in the next email 🥂