Year-End Reflection & New Year Planning: Reflect and Recreate for the Year Ahead

Year-End Reflection & New Year Planning: Reflect and Recreate for the Year Ahead

Year-End Reflection & New Year Planning: Reflect and Recreate for the Year Ahead
It’s been six months since we discussed our mid-year reflections, and now, as 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect moment to sit down and take stock. Whether you've met all your goals or fallen short, the year-end is a chance to let go, reflect, and set the stage for the new year. 

Every Step Forward is Growth

In our last blog post, we looked at the mid-year as a chance to pause and reflect. Now it’s time to look back at the full journey of the year. Reflection can take many forms, whether you prefer writing in a journal, creating a vision board, or compiling a scrapbook, each method can help you process your experiences. Remember, every step you take, completed or not, is progress. If there are goals left unachieved, don’t feel discouraged; instead, view these as opportunities for growth in the year to come. Embrace the lessons of the past and be ready to start fresh, knowing each experience has contributed to who you are today. 

Goal-Setting: A Path to Personal Growth 

Living without goals can feel directionless. Setting goals not only motivates us but gives purpose to our actions, guiding us toward something meaningful. Consider adding a reward system to your goal-setting, such as promising yourself a small treat for each milestone reached. This can help you stay consistent and enthusiastic as you work toward your goals. But remember, as Benjamin Franklin wisely said, "Take time for all things, great haste makes great waste." Give yourself room to grow without rushing.

As we wrap up the year, take time to celebrate both your achievements and the lessons learned from setbacks. Reflecting on the past year allows you to see how far you’ve come, setting a powerful foundation for growth. When you plan for the new year, remember that each goal is a building block toward becoming the best version of yourself. Embrace the coming year with renewed intention and compassion for yourself, knowing that every effort, big or small, brings you closer to your vision. Happy New Year! 

 

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Ivy, the in house chef at Copra Coconuts' kitchen.

Ivy is a recipe developer and media producer based in Bangkok, Thailand. She uses the local cuisine, tropical ingredients and all year around gorgeous weather as inspiration to create the most vibrant, delicious and healthy dishes.

Because Ivy cares deeply about sustainability, she tries her best to keep all recipes plant-based, low waste and seasonal.

Some of Ivy’s favorite activities in the city of Angels are weekend bike riding at Bang Krachao island, visiting speakeasy bars and cafes around Yanwarat Road and watching the sunset by the Chao Praya River.

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