Here we are, at the end of the year (almost), the time where we are encouraged to set resolutions for the year (and lately, the DECADE) ahead. Obviously New Year’s resolutions are priorly adhered to, often abandoned even before the dragons stomp in the Chinese New Year. 

We think one of the reasons this happens is not that we are rubbish at goal setting or self-discipline, but because these resolutions can be poorly thought out. Often we end the year a little tired, a little full of Christmas calories and a little ambitious, determined that we will be different ‘next year’. As we always say here in CWC, things have no meaning but the meaning we bring to them, and the countdown to the time-ball is often seen as being a chance to set things to rights. But we know there isn’t really anything magical about January One (other than the fact that it’s my birthday- Al) and no matter how much we wish it to be, there will be no earth shattering shifts in our neurology no matter how many times we sing one more verse of Auld Lang Syn, unless we make it so.

One of the best ways to do different is, just like Apple says, we have to think different. And that really can’t happen unless we take the time to reflect on what has bought us to our current circumstances and relationships. 

This week we would love you to carve out some time for yourself to do an inventory of “The Year That Was”. You could start with your biggest win, biggest challenge or greatest success. You might want to make a list of fun things that have happened, or things that you loved/hated in 2019.

We think it’s important to look at both the dark and light side. As much as we would like to be all lovey-dovey with you, the reality is, that knowing what you didn’t like about the way you behaved in 2019 will spur you on to a much greater 2020.

So take some time out today to sit with yourself or one of your board of trustees, and have gratitude for the year that was, knowing that by doing this you are paving the way to a remarkable 2020.

See you next year!