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9 Questions to Address before the New Year

The future depends on what you do today” (Mahatma Gandhi)

Farewell 2020 – it was a weird relationship.

Some amazing stories of persistence and resilience have emerged throughout the past year. Individuals, businesses and families have been tested on a global scale like no other time in modern history.

However, before we put this year to bed, there are a few questions we need to ask of ourselves.


Here are 9 essential questions we should draft a response to, prior to turning out the lights on 2020.

  1. What accomplishments are you most proud of?
  2. What goals did you meet/achieve?
  3. Which of your goals weren’t realised/achieved?
  4. What helped drive you this year?
  5. Do you have any skills that are being under-utilised?
  6. What do you enjoy most about your work?
  7. Are there skills you can develop which would improve your performance in 2021?
  8. What are 2 goals you wish to achieve next year?
  9. What can you start now to help you achieve your goals for 2021?

Now is the time to regain control of things – the things that are within our Circle of Influence, as Stephen R. Covey encouraged.

Tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” (Malcom X)

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