✨ Writing a Year-in-Review Entry in Your Journal

Because growth deserves to be witnessed—by YOU.

Let’s be real: this year has been a lot. Whether it was filled with glow-ups, lessons, spiritual awakenings, or “what the actual heck” moments, you made it. And that’s worth honoring.

Writing a year-in-review entry in your digital journal is more than a recap—it’s a powerful ritual of reflection, release, and renewal. So grab your iPad, stylus, or digital planner, and let’s turn your experiences into gold.

🌿 Why You Need a Year-in-Review Entry

• You process what actually happened (instead of just speeding into the next year)
• You celebrate your wins—big and small
• You spot your growth (spoiler: it’s been major)
• You clear emotional clutter
• You set the vibe for what’s next

This isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence.

📝 What to Include in Your Year-in-Review Journal Entry

1. Major Milestones

Think: promotions, moves, breakups, breakthroughs, spiritual shifts, glow-ups. List them out. They mattered.

2. What You’re Proud Of

What did you do this year that your past self would be cheering for? Own it. All of it. Even getting out of bed on hard days counts.

3. What You Learned

List the lessons—especially the ones that hit you upside the head. What did life teach you about love, money, health, boundaries, or purpose?

4. Challenges You Overcame

Journal about the storms you walked through and how you showed up. You’re stronger now. Acknowledge that strength.

5. What You’re Letting Go Of

Time to release what no longer serves. Bitterness? Old narratives? A scarcity mindset? Write it, feel it, release it.

6. People Who Impacted You

Who supported you, challenged you, or changed your life in some way this year? Send gratitude to them in your heart—or in your journal.

7. Favorite Moments

The belly laughs. The quiet victories. The soft sunsets. Document the magic.

🔮 Prompts to Spark Deeper Reflection

• “This year taught me…”
• “The version of me that started this year vs. who I am now is…”
• “The most beautiful thing I didn’t expect was…”
• “If I had to name this chapter of my life, I’d call it…”
• “Next year, I want to feel more…”

📲 Digital Extras to Add

• Drop in photos or screenshots that tell your story
• Insert voice memos to capture raw emotion
• Create a mood board of your year in images or colors
• Add stickers, emojis, or handwritten notes for a personal touch

💫 Wrap It with Intention

Finish your entry with a blessing, affirmation, or mantra. Something like:

“I release the past with gratitude and walk into the future with courage and grace.”

Or get cheeky with it:

“I did the damn thing—and next year better come correct.”

💌 Final Note

A year-in-review journal entry is your love letter to yourself. It’s proof that you’ve grown, even in ways you didn’t realize. So don’t skip it, beloved. Take the time. You’ve earned it.

And hey—if you want a dreamy template for your digital planner to guide you through the whole process, just say the word. I’ll design one that feels like a warm hug and a celebration all in one.

Until then, here’s to you—and the masterpiece of a year you just lived. 🥂💻📖