It’s the perfect time to reflect, reset, and re-energise for the year ahead. Taking stock of where we’ve been and where we want to go ensures we step into the new year with clarity, focus, and a plan that inspires action.

The questions below are designed to spark meaningful reflection and help you craft an extraordinary vision for 2025. 

Use this as a guide to set intentions, refine your goals, and elevate the areas of your life and work that matter most.

 

Reflecting on 2024: Looking Back to Move Forward

  • What am I passionate about? What activities, pursuits, or experiences fuelled my energy this year?
  • What were my most significant achievements in 2024? What accomplishments am I most proud of, and what did they teach me about my strengths?
  • What did I learn? Were there challenges that helped me grow? What lessons will I carry forward?
  • Where did I grow the most? What areas of my life showed real progress—professionally, personally, or emotionally?
  • What am I most grateful for? Who or what brought joy, value, or growth to my year?
  • What goals did I fall short on, and why? Did external challenges or internal habits hold me back? Where did I let my standards slip?
  • What will I do differently next year? How can I turn those missed opportunities into valuable stepping stones for success?

Creating a Vision for 2025: Mapping Out an Extraordinary Year

  • What does an extraordinary 2025 look like? Define a remarkable year in measurable terms.
  • What are my 12-month objectives? What key milestones do I want to achieve? Ensure these are specific, actionable, and trackable.
  • How does this align with my long-term vision? Whether it’s a 3-, 10-, or 50-year outlook, are my 2025 goals steering me in the right direction? If not, where do I need to recalibrate?
  • How will I measure progress? Set tangible benchmarks to celebrate wins and stay accountable.

Elevating to the Next Level: Aligning Actions With Excellence

  • What’s my theme for 2025? Choose a 1-3 word theme that captures the essence of the year ahead and aligns with your long-term vision (e.g., Growth, Consistency, Focus).
  • What key areas will I step up in? Where do I want to level up—career, health, relationships, skills, or mindset?
  • What would I love to master this year? Is there a skill, habit, or mindset I’m ready to pursue with intention?

Focusing on Relationships and Priorities

  • Who do I want to spend more time with? Identify the people who inspire, support, or bring joy into your life.
  • What relationships are no longer aligned? Are there dynamics that don’t serve my growth or values?
  • What am I going to stop doing? What habits, distractions, or obligations need to go to create space for what matters?

Building Commitment and Resilience

  • How committed am I to achieving what’s most important to me? On a scale of 1-10, where’s my commitment? What would need to happen to take it higher?
  • What values, beliefs, or identities need to evolve? How must I think, act, and believe to embody my next level of success?
  • What are my 90-day projects for Q1? Outline clear, focused goals for the first 90 days of 2025, breaking them into actionable steps.

Overcoming Challenges and Staying Adaptable

  • What am I most excited about for 2025? What fuels my motivation and energy for the year ahead?
  • What concerns me most? Acknowledge potential challenges or fears without judgment.
  • How will I adapt when things get tough? What strategies, beliefs, or support systems will keep me grounded and on track during setbacks?

Celebrating Success Along the Way

  • How will I celebrate my wins in 2025? Acknowledge progress, big or small, and reward yourself for staying committed.

Final Thoughts

With a clear vision, specific goals, and a strong sense of purpose, 2025 has the potential to be a remarkable year. Reflecting on where you’ve been and setting intentional plans for where you’re going ensures you’re ready to make the most of every opportunity.

Now that you’re equipped with your plan, what excites you most about stepping into the year ahead?

This framework transforms reflection into a roadmap for action, ensuring your next 12 months are defined by focus, growth, and intention.

 

If this article has inspired you to think about your unique situation and, more importantly, what you and your family are going through right now, please get in touch with your advice professional.

This information does not consider any person’s objectives, financial situation, or needs. Before making a decision, you should consider whether it is appropriate in light of your particular objectives, financial situation, or needs.

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