Happier with Gretchen Rubin Ep. 567: Do You Feel Unprepared for the New Year? Plus Roller-Derby Names
Dec 31, 2025
Discover a thought-provoking exercise to help you prepare for the new year and set meaningful goals. Learn a fun party hack involving a cotton candy machine that promises to elevate your gatherings. The hosts explore the whimsical idea of using roller-derby names for self-empowerment and confidence. Plus, reflections on a reading challenge and the joy of literature make for engaging conversation. Personal stories about dreams and family support add depth to their discussion.
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Do A Look-Back Then Look-Forward Exercise
- Do a structured look-back then look-forward exercise to design your year.
- Do this with friends, use one page, colored markers, and review calendars and photos for clarity.
Yearly Review Reveals Hidden Patterns
- Reviewing a year's calendar and photos reveals more accomplishments and patterns than memory alone.
- Looking back uncovers misconceptions about yourself and shows which goals persist across years.
Summarize Your Year On One Page
- Put your plans, themes, milestones, and projects on one page to keep them accessible.
- Store these pages year-to-year and revisit them to spot emerging themes and forgotten goals.