Looking Back and Moving Forward

As we come to the close of 2023, it’s a fitting time to pause and reflect on the year gone by. Carve out some space for self-evaluation across four key “burners” before embarking on goal-setting for the year ahead:

This is not a post about cooking but the analogy of 4 burners gives us a way to reflect and balance our lives.

The 4 Burner Theory

The 4 Burner Theory recognises that we can't excel in all major areas of life at once. The original 4"burners" represent:

• Family

• Friends

• Work

• Health

Key points:

• We can only fully "turn on" or direct focus towards 1 or 2 burners at a time

• If we push ourselves in too many areas, the other burners get neglected

• Looking back at where your time/energy was focused provides insight into your priorities and values

• You can then intentionally direct effort into areas that may need more attention

2023 Reflections

Relationships (Family & Friends) :

• How did you show up as a partner, family member, friend or community member this year?

• What relationships brought reciprocal joy andsupported mutual growth?

• What connections would you like to nurture more deeply in 2024?

Personal (added this):

• What brought you joy or a sense of meaning this past year?

• What activities renewed your spirit and fueled your internal fire?

• What personal goals did you achieve in 2023?

Work:

• What professional accomplishments were you most proud of?

• What skills did you build on or newly develop?

• What projects or collaborations were you excited to work on?

Health :

• Did you make progress towards financial goals like saving, investing, or paying down debt?

• What spending adjustments did you make to align behaviors with values and priorities?

• What financial wins or lessons did 2023 bring?

Finances (I added this): this is so important to have choices…

• Did you make progress towards financial goals like saving, investing, or paying down debt?

• What spending adjustments did you make to align behaviors with values and priorities?

• What financial wins or lessons did 2023 bring?

Looking Ahead to 2024

As you reflect on 2023 and look ahead to 2024, consider:

• What 1-2 professional projects or opportunities excite you for the coming year?

• What 1 relationship would you like to invest more in?

• What 1 personal growth goal do you have involving a new skill, enrichment activity or hobby?

• What 1 step can you take to improve your physical, mental or emotional health in 2024?

• What 1 step can I take to invest in my financial health in 2024?

• What 1 thing on your bucket list do you aim to finally tackle in 2024?

But let’s not forget to have fun, take time, relax, do nothing…we don’t have to fill the hours of our day or push ourselves all the time.

#2023reflection #2024goals #lookback #goalsetting #visionboard

What did 2023 teach you? What are you looking forward to in 2024?

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