An uplifting end of year reflection practice
As we move towards the Winter Solstice this Saturday, with the knowledge of an entire winter season to come, it can be easy to focus on the darkness everywhere in our lives.
Those things that make you feel heavy.
Those key areas that aren’t exactly as you want them to be.
Those negative aspects of a situation.
Our brain is wired to remember the negative as a mechanism for our survival. And when the darkness is pervasive outside, focusing on the negative internally feels like the path of least resistance.
So as we wind down 2024 and you reflect back on your year in the coming weeks, it will naturally be easier for your brain to remember what didn’t go well.
Instead, I encourage you to reflect on your Glimmers.
Glimmer: micro moments that bring you joy, happiness, peace or gratitude
This year I’ve decided to use the idea of Glimmers and do my reflection on 2024 a little differently.
Instead of reflecting on ALL aspects of the year (because honestly, I’m already well aware of the rough spots, the disappointments and the places I want to improve), I’m instead going to create a Joie list, an idea created by Ajiri Aki.
Joie is a French word meaning joy or pleasure
So I’ll be making a list of Glimmer moments where I experienced Joie and basing my 2025 planning off of those.
Here is a list of journal prompts to help you reflect on your 2024 Glimmers and create more moments of Joie in 2025.
2024 Reflection Journal Prompts
What were those things that DID go well?
What were some sparks of joy and light in your days?
What were those little tiny moments that made you smile throughout the year that still stand out?
What made your heart happy?
2025 Creation Journal Prompts
How can I build on those Glimmer moments in 2025?
What else do I want to add to that list that I want to experience in the coming year?
What are some ways I can set myself up to bring more moments of Glimmer and Joie into my days this year?
Wishing you a relaxing and peaceful end of 2024, a Happy and Healthy New Year and a 2025 full of glimmer and Joie.
