The end of the year is often a time for self-reflection.

We can all be super critical of ourselves and while analysis of what we didn’t do can move us forward it can also pull us down. So in pursuit of optimism and to see 2016 out with a bang instead of a fizzle, I’ve pulled together some ways to reflect on the year with a softer, kinder lens. Take a moment to reflect on what you did do, not what you didn’t…

• I bet you loved unconditionally.
• I bet you learned things you didn’t know last year.
• I bet you have supported someone other than yourself.
• I bet you maintained, rekindled or developed a friendship which brings you joy.
• I bet you have got through a personal challenge.
• I bet you indulged yourself and didn’t feel guilty about it.
• I bet you accomplished different things than you intended. 
• I bet you got knocked down but you got up.
• I bet you had a really good laugh.
• I bet you did many acts of random kindness.
• I bet you were braver than you thought you could be.

Imagine reflecting on your year as a friend would and I bet you’ve done a pretty awesome job…