20 Self-Reflection Questions for Personal Growth in 2020

Ask these at the end of every day, week, month, or year.

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The end of one season and the beginning of another brings a lot of mixed feelings. Whether it’s a new year or even just a new month, change can be an emotional roller coaster.

Sometimes there’s sorrow for leaving the previous season; other times we’re glad it’s finally over. Sometimes there’s hopeful anticipation of what’s coming next; other times there’s only dread.

Most of the time, we handle change by just coping and pushing through. But there are a lot of missed opportunities there.

Growth doesn’t happen from getting older, having more experience, or changing environments. We can stay the same or regress over the years. Growth and positive change come from recognizing our past, learning the lessons, and making adjustments on our path into the future.

That requires setting aside time to reflect on your past. Reflection requires more than just recalling events, it requires identifying your experiences, perspectives and feelings about those events. Reflect on the past not to dwell on it, but to use it to propel you into the future.

As we transition from 2019 into 2020, take some time to go through these personal reflection…