The Power in Slowing Down

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By Katie Corbett

 

I received some sage advice from a good friend this week. She said that when you are facing difficult or unusual circumstances, it is a good idea to slow down. The advice comes from military pilots. Often, new pilots want to speed up when there is turbulence to get the experience over with as soon as possible. Experienced pilots know that they need to take it slow Through that situation.

 

This past week, I have been slowing down a bit. I am taking a break from reading through a novel I am writing, and also taking ample time to think about and prioritize relationships in my life.

 

As a result, I am gaining more clarity. I also think I will be more prepared for the work ahead.

 

Have you taken periods of time to slow down in your life? What have been the results? Feel free to leave me a comment with any thoughts.

 

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Remember in December, Part 5 of 5

Katie Corbett holds a 2021 Calendar

By Katie Corbett

 

For these last weeks of 2021, I’m switching things up! I love to learn. I’ve come up with a list of 31 categories and reflected on what I’ve learned about this year in each one. If you decide to do the same, I hope this category list enriches your reflections and helps you learn more about yourself and your experiences.

 

  • Travel
  • My differences
  • Food
  • Writing
  • Hobbies
  • Fun
  • Myself

 

Do you have a favorite year-end reflection question? Leave it in the comments. Listen to the audio for my answers:

 

Remember in December, Part 4 of 5

Katie Corbett holds a 2021 Calendar

By Katie Corbett

 

For these last weeks of 2021, I’m switching things up! I love to learn. I’ve come up with a list of 31 categories and reflected on what I’ve learned about this year in each one. If you decide to do the same, I hope this category list enriches your reflections and helps you learn more about yourself and your experiences.

 

  • Work
  • Vacation
  • Goals
  • Exercise and fitness
  • Dieting and nutrition
  • Teamwork
  • Planning

 

Do you have a favorite year-end reflection question? Leave it in the comments. Listen to the audio for my answers:

 

Remember in December, Part 3 of 5

Katie Corbett holds a 2021 Calendar

By Katie Corbett

 

For these last weeks of 2021, I’m switching things up! I love to learn. I’ve come up with a list of 31 categories and reflected on what I’ve learned about this year in each one. If you decide to do the same, I hope this category list enriches your reflections and helps you learn more about yourself and your experiences.

 

  • Learning
  • Habits
  • Dreams
  • Success
  • Marriage and romance
  • Networking
  • Time

 

Do you have a favorite year-end reflection question? Leave it in the comments. Listen to the audio for my answers:

 

Remember in December, Part 2 of 5

Katie Corbett holds a 2021 Calendar

By Katie Corbett

 

For these last weeks of 2021, I’m switching things up! I love to learn. I’ve come up with a list of 31 categories and reflected on what I’ve learned about this year in each one. If you decide to do the same, I hope this category list enriches your reflections and helps you learn more about yourself and your experiences.

 

  • Family
  • Faith
  • Career
  • Business
  • Pets
  • Cooking
  • Creativity

 

Do you have a favorite year-end reflection question? Leave it in the comments. Listen to the audio for my answers:

 

Remember in December, Part 1 of 5

Katie Corbett holds a 2021 Calendar

By Katie Corbett

 

For these last weeks of 2021, I’m switching things up! I love to learn. I’ve come up with a list of 31 categories and reflected on what I’ve learned about this year in each one. If you decide to do the same, I hope this category list enriches your reflections and helps you learn more about yourself and your experiences.

 

  • House and home
  • Money and finances
  • Friends

 

Do you have a favorite year-end reflection question? Leave it in the comments. Listen to the audio for my answers:

 

 

Remember in December, Part 5 of 5

Katie Corbett holds a 2020 calendar

By Katie Corbett

 

For these last weeks of 2020, I’m switching things up! I’ve come up with a list of 31 questions, and used them to reflect on this previous year. I hope they enrich your reflections as well.

 

  • In which ways do you hope 2021 is different from 2020?
  • What is one thing you are looking forward to about 2021?
  • What is one new thing you hope to learn in 2021?
  • How will you work to improve?
  • What is one habit you would like to break in 2021?
  • At the end of next year, what would you like your life to resemble?
  • What word will be your theme for 2021?

 

Do you have a favorite year-end reflection question? Leave it in the comments. Listen to the audio for my answers:

Remember in December, Part 4 of 5

Katie Corbett holds a 2020 calendar

By Katie Corbett

 

For these last weeks of 2020, I’m switching things up! I’ve come up with a list of 31 questions, and used them to reflect on this previous year. I hope they enrich your reflections as well.

 

  • This past year, what have you learned about yourself?
  • What hobbies have you tried or resurrected?
  • What did you accomplish that makes you happy?
  • What new habits did you form to enhance your life?
  • Where did you see the most growth personally?
  • What is one action you plan to take in 2021 to keep growing as a person?
  • What is something you planned to do throughout 2020 that you are going to recommit to or continue with in 2021?

 

Do you have a favorite year-end reflection question? Leave it in the comments. Listen to the audio for my answers:

 

 

 

Remember in December, Part 3 of 5

Katie Corbett holds a 2020 calendar

By Katie Corbett

 

For these last weeks of 2020, I’m switching things up! I’ve come up with a list of 31 questions, and used them to reflect on this previous year. I hope they enrich your reflections as well.

 

  • Which of your relationships saw the most growth this year?
  • What did you learn about yourself as a result of your relationships?
  • What is one thing you learned about someone else?
  • What new relationships did you form over this year?
  • What new habits have you formed in order to deepen your relationships this year?
  • Who is one person you would like to get to know better next year?
  • What is one thing you plan to do in the next year to meet others?

 

Do you have a favorite year-end reflection question? Leave it in the comments. Listen to the audio for my answers:

 

Remember in December, Part 2 of 5

Katie Corbett holds a 2020 calendar

By Katie Corbett

 

For these last weeks of 2020, I’m switching things up! I’ve come up with a list of 31 questions, and used them to reflect on this previous year. I hope they enrich your reflections as well.

 

  • Overall, how was your career in 2020?
  • What happened in your career that surprised you?
  • What did you learn about yourself through your career?
  • What did you learn about others through your career?
  • In what ways did career choices shape the rest of your life this year?
  • What habits did you form this year as a result of your career?
  • If you could change one thing about your career in the year to come, what would it be?

 

Do you have a favorite year-end reflection question? Leave it in the comments. Listen to the audio for my answers: