It’s that time of year again! Time to reflect back on the past 12 months and plan for the year ahead. And you know what they say, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” To help you achieve success, here are 10 questions to plan 2022. Grab a pen and let’s dive in!

 

The first 3 questions are reflections on the previous 12 months. To help you answer them, review your camera roll, social media feed, journal, calendar, and planner from the past year.

 

Question 1.

What were your big wins and accomplishments in 2021? Here are a few of mine!

 

Question 2.

What were some of your losses from 2021? Here are 3 of mine.

 

Question 3.

What were the big lessons your learned in 2021? Here’s mine!

 

Time to look ahead to 2022.

 

Question 4.

What are your goals? What do you want to accomplish in 2022?

For this question, consider having a goal for each domain of life. Here are my 10 life domains: physical health, emotional well-being, environment, Relationship (with partner), purpose/mission, career/business, rejuvenating activities/social, financial, spiritual/energetic, and intellectual. You can edit, delete, or change any of these to suit you.

 

Question 5.

What is your theme or word for 2022?

 

Question 6a.

Which habits do you need to cultivate this year in order to accomplish your goals?

 

Question 6b.

Which habits do you need to eliminate this year?

 

Question 7.

What are your “Big 5” for life (5 things you must accomplish in your lifetime)?

 

Question 8.

What’s one thing that MUST happen in 2022 (one personally and one professionally if applicable)?

 

Question 9.

What’s your big audacious goal? If it doesn’t scare you to put it in writing, think bigger!

 

Question 10.

Who do you need to connect with (or reconnect with) in 2022 to accomplish your goals?

 

Once you’ve completed these 10 questions, use your answers to guide you to create monthly and quarterly plans for 2022. Review your plan often. Share it with someone who can hold you accountable, like your partner, a friend, or a coach. With a goal, a plan to get there, and accountability, your success is inevitable! Let’s make 2022 the best year yet!