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We have a ritual called Hopes & Dreams where we take time to reflect on what we learned in the prior year and on what we want most in the New Year.

First, the reflections. Answer these 3 questions for 2023:

1. What were the top three highlights?
2. What were the best decisions you made?
3. What were the biggest challenges — what did you learn and how did you grow as a result?

Now, the hopes and dreams for 2024:

1. What do I want to make my life better?
2. What truth am I avoiding?
3. What rules can I break because they just don’t work for me?
4. If I don’t change X habit(s), will my life be better or worse?
5. What do I need to let go of?

*These questions are adapted from tips by Marie Forleo

Then, we state our wishes as if they’ve already come true! On December 31, 2024, I will confirm the following for myself:

1. I experienced a year of excellent health and got into better shape than I EVER imagined.
2. I helped more leaders increase their income and impact with children than ever before!
3. I understand that taking big risks could have hurt or hindered me, but I had to go for it!
4. I became a better listener, responding vs. reacting because “The power is in the pause.”
5. I am proud of how I showed up for my family, friends, and my community — everyday.
6. I was present with my parents while they are still alert and alive.
7. My heart stayed open, compassionate, and trusting in all situations — even when it was HARD!
8. I was stable and supportive of a friend who needed love.
9. I made a conscious choice moment-to-moment to release thoughts, feel my feelings and let them GO.
10. I allowed myself to feel happiness like never before!

I'd love to hear about your Hopes & Dreams. Oh, and you can learn the 3 strategies to make your wishes come true here.