You can do this on your own, as little self-retreat;

You can also invite your friends to share this reflective moment together.

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Start:
- Create time and space for yourself without being disturbed
- Create an environment where you feel at ease and cozy; for example, Light a candle, incense, and play quiet, soothing music...

- Use a notebook and pen for writing or drawing
- Your calendar or diary in the current year

Settling:
- Set your writing material ready, gently close your eyes to turn inward, and just have this quiet, meditative moment for yourself, listening to your heart and your inner wisdom.
- Breathing, having a few rounds of deep inhalation and exhalation.
- If you are familiar with meditation, yoga, or other practices, you can start with a short practice to prepare yourself to enter your inner peaceful place.


Review and Preview on these chapters (inspired by Danielle LaPorte's desire map)
Livelihood & Lifestyle: career, money, lifestyle, travel, possessions, fashion, gifts, sustainability, resources
Body & Wellness: healing, fitness, rest, relaxation, mental health, sensuality, movement
Creativity & Learning: artistic & self-expression, interests, passions, education, hobbies, skills
Relationships & Society: romance, partnership, friendship, intimacy, family, children, community, causes, social justice, activism
Essence & Spirituality: soul, inner peace, spiritual development, personal growth, truth, intuition, faith, practices & rituals

• Review 2024:

Going through your calendar each month or your diary this year to 'remember' what has happened and what you have gone through, write down your celebration, wings, and gratitude under each chapter.

• Preview 2025:

1. going through each chapter, write down your desire & intention and what you would like to invite for your life; it can be very specific, like something you want to achieve, but it can also be a bit more abstract, like a feeling you want to feel.
2. read through all your intentions, and crystalize two words that are the highlight of your 2025

Integration with journalling: (you can set a timer for five or ten minutes or play a soundtrack you love; just let your writing flow without stopping or censoring)

• What am I proud of this year?

• What challenges did I face?

• How have I changed this year?

• What did I learn, and what insights did I gain?

• If I had to summarize this year in three words, what would they be?

• What parts of this year can I let go?

• What experiences or strengths do I want to carry forward?

• What am I most looking forward to next year?

 

Extral tool: Oracle card or Tarot card

if you are open to connecting your intuition through cards; you can ask a question and draw a card or try a tarot spread for your new chapter.