HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Don't go into 2026 with your eyes closed. Before we rush ahead, let’s pause and look back.
I love end-of-the-year reviews—watching them online or doing them myself. As an Enneagram 9 with a past orientation, I naturally love looking back. Reflection feels grounding to me. It may not be your strength or even your desire, but I’ve found it truly makes a difference. I especially love doing it today as I am home sick and do not have the energy to do anything else. (Gotta love starting the year off feeling under the weather 🤒).
The one step of looking back is a great runway for your 2026 goals.
Not to judge yourself. Not to “grade” the year. Just to notice what’s true.
When you actually review your year, you start spotting patterns you’d miss otherwise:
What gave you life.
What quietly drained you.
What you handled better than you think.
What you want more of next year.
Here are fun, doable ways to review your year, plus tools that make it easy.
And if you’re thinking, “Wait, shouldn’t I be working on my goals or resolutions? It’s January 1 and I don’t have them ready yet!”—you’re not alone. I like to take the first two weeks of January to set my goals. I want to make sure I’m choosing what’s authentic and what I truly desire. Give yourself time to work through this. I’ll be sending more guidance over the next few weeks to help you set goals that actually fit you. New year, new rhythm.
DIY VERSION (do it yourself, no fancy tools needed)
📸 Photo Story, Not Photo Dump
Instead of scrolling endlessly:
• 1 photo per month with a caption:
“This month taught me…”
• OR create “chapters”:
• The Hard Parts
• The Unexpected Joy
• The Quiet Wins
• The Turning Points
Bonus: Print them or make a Canva carousel.
🎵 Soundtrack of 2025
Music holds emotion better than words.
• Pick one song per season and write why it fit
• OR create playlists like:
• “Songs That Carried Me”
• “Songs I Played While Healing”
• “Songs That Made Me Feel Like Me Again”
Reflection prompt:
Who was I becoming when I listened to this?
🎥 “If 2025 Were a Movie…”
Answer playfully:
• Genre: Drama? Coming-of-Age? Indie? Documentary?
• Opening scene
• Plot twist you didn’t expect
• Supporting characters
• Ending tone (not outcome—tone)
This is one of the easiest ways to gain perspective without overthinking.
🕯️ Faith + Reflection Version (if this fits you)
• Where did I feel God’s presence most clearly?
• Where did I resist?
• Where did grace meet me when I ran out?
Simple. Honest. No pressure.
DO IT WITH HELP (tools that do the heavy lifting)
🎵 Music review tools
Spotify Wrapped 2025​
• Open the Spotify mobile app and look for the Wrapped banner at the top of Home.
• Search “2025 Wrapped” if you don’t see it right away.
• Wrapped includes your top artists, songs, listening minutes, and fun insights like listening patterns.
Apple Music Replay 2025​
• Open the Music app and scroll on Home to find Replay, or visit the Apple Music Replay website and sign in.
• Replay creates a highlight reel and a playlist you can save and revisit.
YouTube Music Recap 2025​
• In the YouTube Music app, tap your profile icon (top right) → Your Recap.
• Includes top tracks, artists, and fun features like Musical Passport.
📸 Photo review tools
Google Photos (Android & iOS)​
• Open the app and look for “Memories” or “Year in Review” tiles.
• Google automatically creates videos, collages, and insight stats.
Apple Photos (iPhone/iPad)​
• Open Photos and browse Memories or Highlights.
• These auto-generated slideshows often include music and themes.
Canva (optional but fun)​
• Turn your favorite moments into a simple grid, carousel, or mini book.
• Great if you want something visual without a lot of effort.
🤖 AI review tools
ChatGPT – “Your Year with ChatGPT”​
• Look for a banner or card on the ChatGPT home screen (web or mobile).
• If you don’t see it, start a new chat and type:
“Show me my year with ChatGPT.”
• Best for spotting themes, growth moments, and mindset shifts.
Claude (Anthropic)​
• Export your chat history from settings and ask Claude to summarize themes, lessons, and patterns from your year.
Gemini (Google)​
• Use Gemini and export reflections directly into Google Docs for easy saving and revisiting.
Notion AI​
• Perfect for turning messy notes into a clean one-page year recap or “chapter-style” reflection.
Next, get ready to ask questions to prepare your goals:
7 QUESTIONS TO ASK AT THE END OF THE YEAR (check out our Instagram post)​
If you want, reply and tell me which one you’re choosing: photos, music, or AI.
Terrie
Terrie Power Coaching
PS:
If you don’t want to do this alone, join me for our Free Virtual Monthly Meet-Up this Monday, January 5, at 7:00 PM Central.
We’ll talk about goal consistency, answer your questions, and help you get unstuck.
You don’t have to figure this out by yourself. My purpose is to help you feel confident and build the momentum you need to move into 2026 with clarity, excitement, and consistency.
​ 👉 Join us live and get the support you need.​
