Before you move forward, review your last 365 days as you must understand where you are coming from.
Most people rush into a new year with excitement and good intentions.
New goals. New plans. New promises.
But here’s the truth:
You cannot build a better future until you’ve understood your past.
This is why the very first step of the Single Page Plan is simple, powerful, and often life-changing:
👉 Review your last 365 days.
Not to judge yourself.
Not to beat yourself up.
But to uncover the patterns — the ones moving you forward, and the ones holding you back.
This is the step that gives you clarity, and clarity is the foundation of everything that comes next.
Why Reflecting on the Past Matters
When your life feels stagnant, chaotic, or confusing, it’s rarely because you lack potential.
It’s usually because you’re not fully aware of:
- What’s actually working for you
- What’s draining you
- What habits are quietly sabotaging your success
- What strengths have been carrying you without you realising
- What lessons you’ve ignored until now
Reflection turns experience into insight.
And insight allows you to take control of your direction.
How to Review the Last 365 Days
You don’t need to remember every detail.
You just need to capture the patterns.
Here’s how:
1. Start with the negatives
- What went wrong?
- Where did you struggle?
- What frustrated you?
- What held you back?
This isn’t about blaming yourself — it’s about identifying the obstacles that have shaped your year.
2. Move to the positives
- What brought you joy?
- What made you feel proud?
- Where did you make progress?
- What surprised you about yourself?
These are the strengths you’ll build on this year.
3. Look for the lessons
Every success teaches you something.
Every setback teaches you something.
The question is: Are you paying attention?
Ask yourself:
- What did this year show me about myself?
- What did it prove I’m capable of?
- What habits created positive results?
- What habits repeatedly held me back?
These answers are gold.
The Power of Seeing It on One Page
Once you’ve captured the good and the bad, something magical happens:
You see your year clearly — maybe for the first time.
- Patterns jump out.
- Mistakes stop repeating themselves.
- Your strengths become visible.
- Your direction becomes obvious.
And suddenly, you’re no longer wandering.
You’re designing.
This Step Is Often Emotional — and That’s a Good Thing
When people go through this part of the Single Page Plan, many tell me they feel:
- Relief
- Realisation
- Motivation
- A sense of taking back control
That’s because when you understand your past, you reclaim your power to shape the future.
What You Do Next
Once you’ve reviewed your year, there’s a natural question:
✨ “So what needs to change?”
✨ “Where am I now?”
✨ “What areas of my life need attention?”
And that’s exactly where Step 2 takes us — scoring the key areas of your life so you can identify what to improve next.
But for today?
Just start with this:
📌 Review the last 365 days with honesty, compassion, and curiosity.
Your next chapter begins here.
If you’d like help walking through this step, drop “365” in the comments — I’ll send you a guided worksheet.