“Do not dwell on the past, but don’t ignore it either. The past is a wise teacher revealing magical memories and profound lessons that can help you create a powerful future life” – Leonaura Rhodes
I am a big believer in being present. The present moment is all that is real. The past is a construct of our brilliant but imperfect brain (you are not a computer with infinite memory). The future is in our imagination.
So while I recommend that you don’t dwell on the past too much, I also see the past as being a wise teacher revealing magical memories and profound lessons. This knowledge learned from the past can help you create a powerful future life for yourself and reduce the chances of making the same mistakes over and over again.
5 reasons why it’s important to review your year
#1. You get to celebrate your successes and this is good for your brain
#2. You remember precious moments and reinforce the memory of them
#3. You spot patterns in your own behavior that you might have missed
#4. You learn from your mistakes and spot silver linings in the challenges you have faced.
#5. The past will help you learn what works for you, so you can develop your own Personal Success Formula.
I am attaching a worksheet to help you review 2022 and plan for 2023. It can be really helpful to do some of this work with a coach, as it prevents you getting in your head and allows you to go deep. I recommend completing it before the end of the year if you have time, so that you can hit the ground running in 2023. Any questions – you know where to find me.
Your Coach Leonaura
