YearCompass 2026

The Past Year

Going through your calendar

Go through last year's calendar week by week. If you see an important event, family gathering, friendly get-together or a significant project, write it down here.

This is what my past year was about

We live our lives through distinct but interconnected aspects. Capture the significant events you experienced in each area.

Personal life, family

Career, studies

Friends, community

Relaxation, hobbies, creativity

Physical health, fitness

Mental health, self-knowledge

Habits that define you

A better tomorrow

Six sentences about my past year

The wisest decision I made... The biggest lesson I learned... The biggest thing I completed... The most important thing I did for others... The biggest surprise of the year... The biggest risk I took...

Six questions about my past year

What are you most grateful for? What is the best thing you have discovered about yourself? What were you not able to accomplish? Who are the three people you influenced the most? Who are the three people who influenced you the most? What are you most proud of?

The best moments

Describe the greatest and most joyful moments from last year. How did you feel? Who was there? Which sounds, smells or tastes do you remember?

Three of my biggest accomplishments

Accomplishment 1 Accomplishment 2 Accomplishment 3 What did you do to achieve these? Who helped you achieve these successes? How?

Three of my biggest challenges

Challenge 1 Challenge 2 Challenge 3 Who or what helped you overcome these challenges? What have you learned about yourself by overcoming these challenges?

Forgiveness

Did anything happen during the past year that still needs to be forgiven—from others or from yourself? Write it down and, if you can, forgive.

Letting go

Is there anything else you need to say before starting your next year? Write it down and let it go.

The past year in three words

Choose three words to define your past year.

The book of my past year

A book or a movie was made about your past year. What title would you give it?

Goodbye to your last year

If there is anything else to write down or anyone to say goodbye to, do it now.

You’re done with the past year.

Take a deep breath. Rest if needed, then continue when you’re ready.

The Year Ahead

Dare to dream big

What does the year ahead look like? Why will it be great? Let go of expectations and dare to dream.

This is what my next year will be about

Decide on your goals for each life area and write them down—the first step toward realizing them.

Personal life, family

Career, studies

Friends, community

Relaxation, hobbies, creativity

Physical health, fitness

Mental health, self-knowledge

Habits that define you

A better tomorrow

Magical triplets for the year ahead

I will love these three things about myself.

I am ready to let go of these three things.

I want to achieve these three things the most.

These three people will be my pillars during rough times.

I will dare to discover these three things.

I will have the power to say no to these three things.

I will make my surroundings cozy with these three things.

I will do these three things every morning.

I will pamper myself with these three things regularly.

I will visit these three places.

I will connect with my loved ones in these three ways.

I will reward my successes with these three presents.

Six sentences about my next year

This year will be special for me because... This year I advise myself to... This year I will say yes when... This year, I will be bravest when... This year I will draw the most energy from... This year I will not procrastinate any more over...

My word for the year ahead

Pick a word to symbolize and define the year ahead. Look at it when you need extra energy.

Secret wish

Unleash your mind. What is your secret wish for the next year?

I believe anything is possible this year.

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