I hope winter's holidays have been a time of happiness, health, and meaningful connection for you and yours.
As we look back on these moments, say goodbye to 2014 and prepare for the new year, what do your reflections offer? What are the moments you have been touched by, grown from, celebrated, or found challenging? Take a moment to look back on these, whether they are related to your career, family, relationships with friends, or other parts of your life. Who are those who have created the meaningful moments, enriched your life, and made you feel understood, valued, and cared for? I hope your heart will smile remembering them and their kindness again. Take a few minutes each week for the next 2-3 weeks to remember and thank the many whose actions and presence have made a difference in your year and life. Let them know how they have done so.
I'd love it if you'd share some of these moments, memories, and lessons with us as well! Please add yours in the comments below. Often, these refelctions connect with our goals and dreams in some way. How do yours align with the dreams and projects you'll be working on in the coming months? Share and update the Nourish Your Career community and let us know how we can support your journey throughout the year.
Thank you for being a part of this community! Wishing you all a Happy New Year and a nourishing career and life!
Shahrzad,
Expressing gratitude to the people who are/were there for you, as well as taking the time to reflect upon the past year are indeed valuable activities.
To illustrate, when I reflected upon my three words from last year, Daring, Connection and Self-Care, I realized that while I had not recently thought of those words (and had taken down my image from my wall at some point), I had in fact, made some progress on all three fronts.
For example, in the area of self-care, I had wanted to improve in the areas of food, exercise and sleep. While I definitely have more work to do here, I have made exercise a part of my life. I also eat breakfast more often than I had before (I used to always skip it) and sometimes, I am better about my before bedtime habits/routine.
This review made me feel more positive about the "three word" exercise and my ability to change (I saw also examples in the area of connection and dare). Prior to taking the time to actually reflect, I had thought that I had failed but that was because I was looking at the glass half empty. Now, I'm looking at the glass half full and it is giving me a very good feeling about my past as well as my future.
Going back to gratitude, I'd like to express my appreciation for your friendship and the inspiration you provide via the posts you write and/or share on social media.
Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy new year!
Posted by: Dorlee | 01/04/2015 at 10:19 AM
Dear Dorlee,
Many thanks for your kind and thoughtful comment, sharing your experience with your three words for 2014 (I remember them!), and very kind words. I am delighted to hear reflecting on the wonderful progress you've made in all three areas has been a window to appreciating all you've accomplished and all the good things yet to come!
Thank you! I also appreciate your kind friendship and the wisdom and gentle spirit with which you enrich our community. You provide so much value and the resources you share are always focused on leveraging strengths and offering encouragement. Thank *you*!
Posted by: Shahrzad Arasteh | 01/04/2015 at 10:47 AM