Though I do not make a New Year
resolution because I believe any time is a good time to start something different
and new, I do however like to reflect back on my year. I like to think of things such as; what I
accomplished, what kind of person I was, how I handled certain situations,
adventures or risks I have taken and activities and donations I was involved with.
Then I like to think about what I didn’t get to do and would still like to do, what
I still want to work on about myself and what new adventures I’d like to take. Then I like to reflect back on my
relationship and how things have been through the year, what was good, what
needs to be worked on and setting new goals.
I invite you and your partner to
try this. Reflect back on individual
things first, just things about yourself that you liked and feel may still need to be
worked on, etc. Then both of you take a
look back on the year in terms of your relationship and talk about it together.
Here are some good things to discuss;
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What were some things you enjoyed doing
together?
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What was your most memorable time together of
2013?
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What kind of partner do you think you were?
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What are some new adventures you would like to
embark on with your partner in 2014?
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What improvements do you think you can make to
better your relationship?
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Make a new commitment {or more} to one
another!
Another fun activity to do is
create a memory jar or box. The New Year is a
perfect time to start! What you do is get a large mason jar or decorative box and each week (or you can do it more frequent) write on a little piece of paper a special memory from that day or week and leave it in the jar (don’t forget to write the date on it). Do not read them until the end of the year. On New Year’s Eve
or Day you and your partner can read all the memories together, which will be a lot of fun and great way to reflect back. You then can put all your pieces of paper in a
scrap book in date order. This is a great way to keep
memories without having to journal everyday if that’s not your thing. And of course you start filling the jar/box again
in the beginning of the New Year!!!!
Hope you enjoy these little special activities and hope you follow through as it is a great way to stay connected and spend time.
MY THOUGHT:
Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!!!!!
