Issue #22

We often dismiss a whole year as being shitty based on the few memories that we vaguely remember from the whole year.

But I bet you that if we really put pen to paper, then you will discover some forgotten gems that would not only bring a smile to your face but also give you a clue of what we should look forward to in the coming year.

Below are some of the prompts I use to evaluate my year. - Answer them for yourself, and I am eagerly waiting to read your thoughts.

lets begin :

Career

Highlights

What am I clearly better at today than I was in Jan 2025?

What result this year would I confidently mention in an interview?

What is it that I never thought I could accomplish but I did it?

Pitfalls

Where did I stay busy but stagnant?

What skill did I avoid because it felt uncomfortable or slow?

What opportunity did I lose because of not taking the initiative?

Things to improve in 2026

Which single skill, if improved, would change my career trajectory?

What should I stop doing to create time for this?

Income

Highlights

What trend did I notice about my income this year?

Which financial decision worked in my favour?

What money habit improved, even slightly?

Pitfalls

Where did money leak this year?

Did I save or invest as much as I planned?

Which financial decision am I quietly avoiding?

What to Improve in 2026

How can I increase income without increasing hours?

What is one realistic secondary income stream I can build?

How can I cut down on impulse buying?

Health

Highlights

One thing about my health that improved this year?

Which habit is consistently good for my health?

Pitfalls

Did I ignore fatigue, pain, or stress signals?

Which unhealthy pattern kept repeating?

Did I fall sick more than usual?

What to Improve in 2026

What is the minimum routine I can sustain daily?

Identify the habit that gives the highest return on energy?

What boundary will I enforce to protect my health?

Relationships

Highlights

What memories do I have from all the celebrations this year?

Whose company did I truly enjoy?

Did I do anything that brought people I love closer to me?

Pitfalls

Whom did I unintentionally neglect?

Which conversation did I delay too long?

Whose presence drained the happiness out of me?

What to Improve in 2026

Which relationships deserve more of my time?

What honest conversation should happen early this year?

Hope you enjoyed having this conversation with yourself as much as I did writing this newsletter for you.

What do you think?

Awaiting your reply.

Cheers,

Dr. Vishal.

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