As end-of-year festivities begin, it only means one thing – you’ll be saying “fare thee well” to the year that has been and saying “hello” to 2023 sooner than you’d think.
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So, consider this your friendly reminder to take some time before the year ends to sit down and reflect, as well as choose some goals to tick off for the new year. Who doesn’t love some good New Year’s resolutions?
If you’re big on setting New Year’s resolutions like us, having a 2023 planner ahead of the new year is a must. So, don’t catch yourself scrambling for a new planner on New Year’s Eve – instead, add a 2023 planner to your shopping list asap to ensure you have it in your hot little hands as soon as the calendar year refreshes.
How to prepare (and reflect) for 2023…
1. Reflect on the year that has been
With the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to get lost in the chaos and forget to set time for mindful self-reflection. Though in a perfect world, we should be checking in with ourselves more often, December is an excellent opportunity to set some time for non-negotiable self-reflection.
Below are some of our favourite end-of-year self-reflection questions to help you kickstart your end-of-year/new year journey.
- What surprised you about this year?
- What is your proudest achievement this year?
- What are you most grateful for at this moment in time?
- What was the hardest thing you went through this year? What were your learnings?
- What do you need more of in your life?
- What do you need less of?
- What changes/transitions have you made this year?
2. Set goals
Without goals to work towards, it’s hard to keep track of one’s progress. And, if you’re eager to work on self-growth next year (and beyond), choosing goals that are bold yet attainable will be vital to your success.
Maybe these are big-picture savings or travel goals, or perhaps it’s broader goals such as waking up earlier or living a healthier lifestyle. Whatever they may be, the emphasis is on the fact that you actually *set* these goals for yourself.
3. Be prepared and write your goals down
Goals will remain goals unless you figure out actionable ways to work towards it. Sleep earlier to wake up earlier – for example. However, after solidifying your goals and action points, writing them down in your journal or 2023 planner is *incredibly* important. Trust us.
Putting your goals onto paper will not only solidify them, but it’s also a great way to remind yourself throughout the year of them to keep yourself accountable. Write down your goals, pen to paper, and you’re already halfway there.
So, to help you in your self-reflection and planning journey, below is our edit of the best 2023 planners to add to cart so you can live an organised and focused life as soon as the year strikes Jan 1.
The best 2023 diaries and planners
Project weekly study diary A5 2023 in soft clay, $39.99 at Kikki.K
Scallop spine calendar dairy, $45.50 (approx.) at Papier
Skyline weekly diary A4 in hazelnut, $59.599 at Kikki.K
Moleskine: 2023 weekly diary soft cover in black, $29 (usually $31.95) at Booktopia
Write To Me 2023 weekly planner in forest, $32.95 (currently 20% off at checkout) at THE ICONIC
Collective Hub 2023 abstract floral diary, $29.99 (currently 30% off at checkout) at THE ICONIC
Saint Belford Curation 2023 all-in-one lifestyle planner in lilac, $59.95 at Hardtofind
Mi Goals weekly spread diary in sky blue, $43 at Hardtofind
2023 A5 daily buffalo diary in multi-drawn daisy, $19.99 at Cotton On
Lead photo: Papier
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