More than a decade ago, I began my own year-end reflection practice. It began with an urge and then unfolded organically: just me, a journal, and a few hours to look back, take stock, and step forward with intention.

Over time, I documented the process and turned it into something I could share with others. Friends kept asking if I'd walk them through it, so I published a blog post in 2017 detailing the steps. It resonated. Thousands of people read it, saved it, and used it to reflect on their own year.

The following year, I turned that post into a more comprehensive guide. This is now the eighth edition. It's been downloaded over 50,000 times in more than 80 countries, and every year I refine it based on what I'm learning in my own practice and in my work with clients.

There's something powerful about pausing at the end of a year. This threshold between what was and what's coming holds a particular kind of magic. It's a chance to honor where you've been, see where you are, and clarify where you want to go.

My hope is that this guide helps you do that. That it becomes a living record for this year and something you return to over time. A way to see the arc of your life, the patterns, the growth, and the moments that shaped you.

Take your time with it. Trust what emerges.