[Encore] Ep. 119: Year-End Reflection Activities

Show Notes

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This episode is a live recording of my chat with Sara Kuljis about some of our favorite year-end reflection activities. Joining Sara and me for this episode is Kate Rader, one of the participants from our Raise Thriving Kids Workshop. Kate is a stay-at-home mom to 3 adventure-seeking and fun-loving kiddos, Lauren and Caroline, identical twins who are 13 and Jack, age 10, wife to her college sweetheart Jeff and curious lover of books, podcasts, and conversations about intentional parenting and living.

Here's what Kate had to say about our workshop:

"It was just so wonderful to be in a room with people who care enough to be intentional about the choices they're making for their families and what they want for their families because it's a work in progress--and we're all working together."

Big Ideas

In addition to parenting books, podcasts, and coaching, workshops are a great resource for parents. Just as most people need continual training and education in their careers, parents can also take the time to learn and connect with others in order to feel invigorated. It is helpful to share what is working and to discuss best practices for strengthening family bonds. We talk a lot about the importance of self-care and modeling a balanced life for our kids.

Today we discuss the ideas I shared in my recent post, 5 Simple Year-End Reflections:

Create a Reverse Bucket List.

Look back over your life and make a list of the cool things you've already done.

100 Family Memories

Brainstorm and make a list of what happened in your family this year.

Pick a Quote of the Year

Find a quote that resonates with you, or something motivational, looking back or looking ahead, a quote you want to live by.

Select One Word that you want to guide you in the new year

Be authentic and make it a word that is uniquely yours.