30 Lazy Genius Questions for the Start of a New Year
A new year offers fresh starts, clean slates, and hope.
It also reminds us of lackluster finishes, messy slates, and disappointment.
It’s a fun time.
Instead of starting a new year with All the Plans That Will Likely Fizzle, start the year like a Lazy Genius. In order to look ahead with kind, intentional eyes so you can name what matters, it’s important to look back first. We all know this, but sometimes we get overwhelmed by reflection, especially if the past holds frustration and disappointment.
Let these questions breathe as they need to, answer them as thoughtfully or as quickly as you need to, and let the collection of answers lead you into the new year.
Here is a list of questions to get you thinking:
What is my favorite memory from last year?
What was the most restful thing I did?
What was the most energizing thing I did?
What am I glad I tried?
What relationship brought me joy?
What experience brought me joy?
What was my favorite place?
What was my favorite outfit?
What was my favorite book/show/movie?
What was my favorite part of the day?
What has changed in me that I’m proud of?
What made me laugh?
What was something that felt hard at the start of last year but is easier now?
What am I glad I finished?
What is something I’m really glad happened?
What did I miss?
Who did I miss?
What made me feel like myself?
What words would I use to describe last year?
What words would I use to describe myself last year?
What mattered most last year?
What didn’t matter as much as I thought it would?
What did I learn about myself last year?
How do I feel about myself after this last year?
How do I want to feel about myself next year?
What do I want to bring from last year into this year?
What do I think will matter this year?
What habits/rituals/rhythms do I hope for?
What do I want to finish? What do I want to start?
Based on last year, what advice would I give myself moving into this year?
Answer some or all. Answer with long answers or just a few words.
Do whatever matters to you.
If you’d like further discussion of how to connect these questions to your new year, listen to Episode 243: Lazy Genius Questions for the Start of 2022.
