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Personal Annual Review Basics

Run a simple personal annual review

This guide provides a concise annual review format: gather highlights and lowlights, assess themes across work/health/relationships, set a few measurable goals, and plan habits to support them.

Collect highlights and misses

List key wins, challenges, and surprises across life areas.

Find themes

Group notes into themes like focus, health, relationships, and learning.

Set 3-5 goals

Write clear goals with measures and timeframes; avoid long lists.

Plan supporting habits

Pick a few habits that make the goals likely; schedule first steps.

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