The Life-Changing Magic of Reviewing Your Year (And How to Start)
An actionable guide to creating a personal annual review that inspires meaningful growth.
It’s December 2025, and you’re looking back at a year that exceeded your wildest dreams. How did you make it happen?
The answer is simpler than you might think.
You took the time to reflect, plan, and align your actions with what truly matters. That’s the magic of an annual review. It’s about learning from your past to create a better future. Done right, it transforms the way you approach your goals and helps you build a life of purpose and growth.
I’ve done this process for seven years straight, and it’s been literally life-changing. It’s helped me gain clarity, act with intention, and create sustainable progress in every area of my life.
And I’m not the only one — this practice is inspired by great minds like Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Sara Blakely, and James Clear, who name yearly reflection as a key ingredient for their progress.
Whether you spend 15 minutes or 10 hours on it — the key is to start. By the end of this guide, you’ll have everything you need to create a personal annual review that works for you.
