I can’t believe it’s New Year's Eve already! New Years can sometimes be assumed as a joyous time of celebration but it's okay if mixed emotions have been coming up. You may be feeling relieved for making it through the year, but also feel sad for the challenges and loss the year has brought. You may also be feeling nervous about the things you plan to do in 2025 - I know I am! A whole lot of life happens within these 12 months and so much happens after.
Today and in the early days of the new year it can be helpful to reflect on the year that’s been and what's ahead. I find reflecting is like taking a big deep breath in, reminding myself that I have made it through another year and that I owe it to myself to rest and reflect before entering the new year. If reflecting is something you are keen to do, but don't know where to start, I’ve listed a few activity and journal style prompts below to get you started 🙂 The activity prompts are there to get you thinking about key moments you have enjoyed this year and what you are looking forward to doing next year. The journal style prompts are there, if you are looking to reflect in a more longer pondering way.
Activity Prompts:
Journal Style Prompts:
Checking in:
Reflecting on the past and the upcoming year may understandably bring up distressing thoughts and feelings. So it can be a good idea to check in with yourself and reach out if you need any support, especially if those difficult thoughts/feelings are sticking around. Below is a list of services that are here for you if you need it.
- https://kidshelpline.com.au/
- https://www.lifeline.org.au/
- https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/
- https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
- Book in a PeerChat Resumes on the 07/01/2025
- More services
If you feel comfortable I would love to hear some of your 2024/2025 reflections below! Or if you want to share any fun reflection activities you normally do around New Years please share! I loved reading the In's and Out's for 2025 and one thing you did in 2024 threads that have already been created by our own @MagsMae and @happymunchkin🥰 .
Here's my reflections 😊:
- A song that sums up my 2024 is "How far we've come" by Matchbox Twenty
- My fav/most interesting read of 2024 would be "The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk
- My intention for 2025 is being more sustainable (both literally and mentally) 🙂
