As the year ends, we tend to be reflective and often spend time absorbing the good and bad moments that shaped us along the way.
It is a great time for us to reflect on the opportunities and challenges we faced in 2021 and consider how we can make the next year better.
“A lesson will repeat itself until learned…”
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However, reflection and planning can be a difficult process.
For some of us, we may simply be unsure where to begin while some of us may feel anxious and overwhelmed by what ifs, especially during these times of uncertainty.
“What if my efforts are going down the drain again?”
“What if the pandemic takes a turn for the worse again?”
“What if I am deemed a failure if my plans do not work out?”
These thoughts relate to events that are beyond our direct control and focusing on what we cannot control limits our confidence and leaves us feeling helpless and anxious.
To escape these feelings, we may end up avoiding reflection and planning altogether which is certainly not ideal.
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