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A Powerful Year-End Meditation
By ADD Coach Jennifer Koretsky
© Copyright 2004

At the close of the year, we often find ourselves thinking ahead to
the next year. We think about all the things we didn't accomplish
this year, and vow to accomplish them next year. Few of us take the
time to reflect on the past year and look at our successes and the
experiences that we have learned from.

Before you start thinking about New Year's Resolutions, take some
time to meditate on the year that's gone by. Doing so will allow you
to reflect on what's important to you, and to create a meaningful
plan for the New Year. Set aside some time to think about, write
about, or talk about your answers to the following questions.

Looking back on 2004...

What were my successes?

What did I do that I haven't given myself credit for?

What unrealistic expectations did I hold myself to?

What would I do over, if given the opportunity? What lesson did I
learn from this experience?

Looking forward to 2005...

What did I want to accomplish in 2004 that I wasn't able to?

Why was this important to me?

What held me back?

What am I willing to do differently?

End your meditation with...

Who are the people I am most grateful for?

What are the strengths and skills I am most grateful for?

What is my best quality? How will I share this quality with more
people?

Happy New Year!


About the Author:
Jennifer Koretsky is an ADD Management Coach who helps adults learn
how to manage their ADD and move forward in life. She offers
individual and group coaching, workshops, and skill-building
programs. Her work has been featured in various media, including The
New York Times Magazine. Subscribe to Jennifer's free email
newsletter, The ADD Management Guide, by visiting
http://www.ADDmanagement.com/e-newsletter.htm.