Mid-Year Check-In for 2024: Reflect, Reset, and Recharge

As we journey through the 366 days of 2024, we are presented with countless opportunities that offer hope, inspiration, and the chance to dream every day of this leap year. Each day is a new chapter, a new page in our lives, offering light and guiding us to enjoy the opportunities we're excited to experience this year. Exciting opportunities await us in 2024, in this Mid-Year Check-In, let us reflect, review, set goals, embrace and seek for new experiences. 

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Reflecting on the Past

January to May 2024 may have been a rollercoaster ride for some. Perhaps the unexpected events and changes in our lives have shaped new relationships while transforming old ones. Many of us may still be figuring out what we want to achieve in the remaining months of this year. As we look back, it's essential to acknowledge these past months and reflect on how they have prepared us for the future. 

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Review and Reflect

Have you crossed out any items on your New Year’s Resolutions? Visited the places or tasted the foods on your bucket list? Achieved the dreams depicted on your vision board? Reviewing these lists helps us to realign our goals. Using the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-Bound) can help us redesign our goals into short-term and long-term achievable objectives. Let's celebrate every step of our journey, whether it's a small stride or a giant leap. Each achievement, big or small, is a testament to our growth!

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Setting Goals for the Future

Let's realign our activities with our hopes and dreams, aiming for growth, happiness, and health. The aspirations we've set for this year should inspire and motivate us to move forward. Remember, you don't need any other reason to try new things if they bring you happiness and calm. As we explore greater hope and motivation, let's consider our New Year’s Resolutions, Bucket Lists, and Vision Boards to be our map of journey towards a successful year. 

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Embracing New Experiences

To make the most of 2024, integrate your past achievements with future plans based on your New Year’s Resolutions, Bucket Lists, and Vision Boards. Trying new activities can help you attain your goals. Challenge yourself with experiences like eating exotic foods, going bungee jumping, or speaking up more at school or work. Embracing your fears can lead to great things, so have fun and trust in new adventures.

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Seeking New Experiences

New experiences can teach us to be more open and nourish our creativity. A creative approach helps in many aspects of life, from innovative problem-solving to viewing life positively. Our lives are too short to experience everything, but we can make the most of it by exploring and appreciating new things.

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Gratitude and Growth

Consider keeping a gratitude journal as you review, reflect, and pursue your dreams and goals for 2024. Acknowledging what we're thankful for can enhance our well-being and keep us motivated. This simple yet transformative habit involves regularly noting down the things you are thankful for. Whether it's a daily or weekly practice, documenting moments of gratitude can shift your focus from what's lacking to what you have, fostering a more positive outlook on life.

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Try to Reflect in this Check-In Questions: 

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1. What is one new activity you can commit to trying before the year ends? 

2. How have your priorities changed since the start of the year? 

3. Looking back on the year so far, what advice would you give to your January 2024 self? 

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As we continue to pursue our dreams and goals in 2024, let gratitude be your companion, guiding you towards a more fulfilling and joyful life. This year of fresh beginnings, new experiences, and memorable moments.

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June can be your January if you need to start new in 2024. By reviewing our past, setting clear goals for the future, and embracing new experiences, we can make this year meaningful and fulfilling. You're halfway through the year. Let's continue to strive, grow, and enjoy the journey each day brings. If you’re ready to start your journey to better well-being, Empath’s team of mental health professionals is here to help. Book a mental health consultation at www.empath.ph 

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References: 

• Wensel, A. (3 Jan 2016). A Year of Gratitude. Medium. Retrieved from: https://aprilwensel.medium.com/a-year-of-gratitude-cccc751959e7 
• Pagkatotohan, J (13 Jan 2023). For a More Meaningful Year Ahead: Bucket List Ideas for 2023. Moneymax. Retrieved from: https://www.moneymax.ph/lifestyle/articles/bucket-list-ideas
• Gocłowska, M. A., et. al. (2019). Novelty seeking is linked to openness and extraversion, and can lead to greater creative performance. Journal of Personality, 87(2), 252–266. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12387