As we come to the end of 2013, its natural to reflect on the year that has gone by, as well as to look forward to the new year ahead. I’m happy to announce that I have dropped New Year Resolutions for myself and clients. 
Getting into action in the dead of winter is just too darn hard! (If I lived in the Southern Hemisphere it might be somewhat easier).
For me, its a time for reflection and semi-hibernation before the juices start flowing again in early spring! So instead of New Year Resolutions I practice “kind sight” instead.
This is a journalling exercise that you can do at a quiet moment now that the rush of the Holidays is over. I like to think of this as a Middle Ground moment. A time for being present, reflecting and allowing our inner wisdom to inspire us for whatever comes next.
Take a few moments to let yourself get settled and comfortable. Start by reflecting with “kind sight”on the past year. “Kind sight” simply means being kind to yourself, instead of being critical and hard on yourself. With “kind sight” we are able to see mistakes as lessons, and life’s challenges as times of resiliency and personal growth.
Ask yourself the following questions and write down your answers:
What happened during 2013…
What was a highlight?
What was a lowlight?
What was a surprise?
What do I feel proud of?
What do I feel grateful for?
What did I learn (or am still learning) from either the highlights or lowlights?
Some people do a month by month reflection, while others evaluate each area of their life (career, family, health, hobbies, learning, contribution, spirituality, travel, environment, self-care, personal growth)
Once you’ve reflected on 2013, write a Future Gratitude Letter:
This is a letter to yourself written a year in advance, describing all the things that you are grateful for during the year. Start with the date December 31 2014 and address it to yourself.
Include who you’ve become and what you now have or are moving towards. Be careful not to include anything that feels like a “have to” goal or something that you “should” achieve.
This is a letter of “kind sight” for the year ahead. The key is in the energy. If your energy feels uplifted when you think about the things you’re grateful for in a year’s time, then you are tapping into your own inner wisdom.
It’s a wonderful process, very revealing and enlightening, especially over the next year. Let the creative tension and intention begin it’s journey!
Find Your Middle Ground 
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