The end of the year for me is not about rushing or ticking boxes. It’s definitely not about Olivier salad (although it’s already waiting in the fridge). For me, it’s about a pause, an honest look at myself, and tuning my inner compass.
I want to share questions with you that help close the old year with gratitude and open the new one with joy.
I first created this questionnaire back in 2014 – for myself and my partner at that time. It feels like a completely different life. Back then, my partner refused to reflect on the year together, so I filled it out alone. Later, so much changed – in relationships, in choices, in me.
Today, at a very different point in life, my husband initiated reflecting on the year and planning the next one together. I suggested that questionnaire. He said, “With pleasure.” And in that moment, I saw my path of transformation, and was convinced again that dreams do come true, ideas can be realized, and the right people find us – or we find them.
So I’m sharing this with you. I don’t promise instant magic, although…
Year-End Reflection & New Year Opening Questionnaire
- What was the best moment of this year for me?
- What color was this year?
- In one sentence: what kind of year was it for me?
- What word did I say most often this year?
- What quote or thought do I associate with this year?
- Which event of this year was the most important for me?
- What news of this year was key for me?
- Where did I travel this year?
- What new activity or direction did I start in 2025?
- Was there a conversation that changed my view on life?
- Which people were the most important to me this year? Who and for what do I want to thank?
- Who did I hug at night – literally or metaphorically?
- How many new connections appeared in my life?
- Which relationships strengthened me this year, and which taught me to let go?
- What was the hardest thing for me this year?
- What inner issue or fear did I manage to resolve?
- What prevented me from achieving my goals?
- What, perhaps, wasn’t worth experimenting with?
- Which strange or illogical choice of mine now makes me smile?
- What do I consider my main achievement of this year?
- What can I be proud of, even if only I know about it?
- Did I accomplish everything I planned for this year? If not – why?
- What did this year teach me about myself?
- This year was wonderful because…
- What was my strangest or most unexpected purchase this year?
- What did I learn to cook?
- Which useful habits do I want to reinforce?
- What did my ideal day look like this year?
- What was the last message I sent?
- What does my ideal day in the new year look like – from waking up to going to sleep?
- What do I want to do in 2026? (at least 10)
- What do I want to achieve in 2026?
- Which three unnecessary things, habits, or beliefs do I want to let go of?
- What character traits should I demonstrate to achieve my goals?
- Which books did I read in 2025?
- Which books do I want to read in 2026?
- What do I want to learn in the new year?
- Which places do I want to visit?
- Which spaces do I want to return to?
- Which project do I want to complete in 2026?
- If I became a superhero for one day – what would I do for myself?
- What do I want to feel, know, be able to do, and have when 2026 comes to an end?
You may find it interesting and useful to answer all the questions – or only those that resonate right now. It doesn’t have to be done on New Year’s Eve.
You can do it alone or together with someone close. You can also turn it into a game with a big family or group – someone calls out a number, others answer.
You can return to this questionnaire several times.
We can also go through it together – I continue to consult on career and personal development and support the implementation of the boldest projects and decisions.
Reach out. I’m glad you’re here, my friends.