26 End-of-Year Reflection Prompts to Review Your Year and Plan Ahead

Understanding what worked and did not work in 2025 will help you design 2026 better. And you must design the new year because taking charge is the motto for 2026.

I have listed 26 prompts you can answer to look at the year in depth and yourself.

Personal Growth

1) What are three things you learned about yourself this year?

Reflect on moments that revealed your strengths, weaknesses, or new passions. This helps you recognize personal growth and patterns.

2) What was the biggest challenge you overcame, and what did it teach you?

Identify a difficult moment and consider how it shaped your resilience or perspective. Challenges often become our greatest teachers.

3) Which habits or routines helped you grow the most?

Think about daily actions, small rituals, or practices that improved your life. Acknowledging them helps you continue them next year.

4) What mindset shifts made a noticeable difference in your life?

Consider times when changing your perspective improved outcomes or eased stress. Mindset is a powerful tool for personal transformation.

Career & Work