No big rituals. Just a brief pause.
Processing what we have experienced is very individual. Sometimes challenging, but mostly useful. It can help us clear our minds, remind us of the successes that were lost in the daily grind during the year, and consciously close the door on what was more difficult and remained somewhere in the background.
- TIP: If you've had a challenging year, it's perfectly okay to give yourself space just to close the door and rest.
Just create a moment in which you feel comfortable and nothing is pressing on you. In such an environment, memories and thoughts will naturally open up, and you can calmly look back on the whole past year.
Let's see what worked
Question: What would you take with you to 2026 if you could only take three things? What helped you this year, even if you didn't fully realize it?
Microtechnique: Write down three small things that made your life easier — even if it didn't seem like a big change at the time.
What it should bring: The realization that even a challenging year brought support and growth. And that every day we learn not only about ourselves, but also about how to work in a team.
Recommendation: If you are interested in self-help books, you can choose from classics such as Atomic Habits by James Clear or pick up one of the new releases in this area; recommending one specific book would probably not be appropriate.
Name what didn't work
Question: What was unnecessarily exhausting you? What was draining your energy, even if you may not have noticed it?
Microtechnique: Name two situations that left you feeling more tired than usual.
What this should bring: A clear identification of what is draining your energy. And the awareness that if we can identify it, we can gradually change it.
Tip for benefit:
Working with and on yourself can sometimes be another full-time job. But it pays off, bearing fruit in the form of a calmer self. If you are tempted to try coaching, now is the right time. Life Coaching offers not only work coaching, but also relationship and even life coaching. Reach for what you are currently missing.
Where has personal change occurred?
Question: Where are you further today than you were a year ago? Where have you shifted "unnoticed"?
Microtechnique: Write down one situation that you would not have handled as well a year ago as you do today. It could be dealing with stress, better decision-making, or even (finally) knowing how to ask for help.
What this should bring: Self-praise. This is something we often deny ourselves. At the same time, it helps develop self-reflection. Gentle, not critical.
Recommendation: Don't be afraid to ask for feedback at work, which, like the above reflection, will help you assess your current work situation. Your colleagues or superiors see you in a different light than you see yourself on a daily basis.
Who helped you the most this year?
Question: Who or what helped you get through difficult times?
Microtechnique: Write down two names of people you could thank—in reality or just in your thoughts.
What this should bring: Awareness of the team you work in and the level of mutuality that exists within the team.
Recommendation: We spend a significant part of our day with our colleagues. Getting along with them is therefore the biggest win. Get to know each other outside of work, at team-building events or other activities. You will have the opportunity to get to know each other in situations other than work, which will tell you more about the person.
What do I want to develop in 2026?
Question: If you had to choose just one area in which you want to be happier in 2026, what would it be? What disappointed you the most this year, and what do you want to change next year?
Microtechnique: Write down one small thing you can do right away in the first working week of January.
What it should bring: Setting small, sustainable changes that can naturally shift your days.
- Tip for benefits: Online education has been on the rise for a long time, so don't be afraid to take advantage of the various courses we offer. Whether we're talking about coaching, various therapeutic approaches to yourself and your experiences, learning languages, or relaxing with art courses. All of this leads to a happier self that allows itself to work, learn, and relax.
In conclusion: Each of us has our own pace
Don't compare yourself to others. Your path may look different from anyone else's, and that's okay. If you feel content, allow yourself to enjoy it. If you feel the need to change something, you can start anytime. The fact that you are thinking about it is an important step in itself.
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