Why a Past-Year Review is Your Ultimate New Year Reset Before Resolutions

• New Year resolutions often fail (80% by mid-February) due to a lack of understanding past patterns, not willpower.
• A "Past-Year Review" is a structured reflection on how time, energy, and attention were spent over 12 months.
• It helps identify behavioral loops, what drained you, what worked, and what needs to change, rather than just setting new goals.
• The review involves asking specific questions about self, time, work, relationships, routines, and patterns to avoid.
• Reflection leads to more sustainable, context-aware resolutions focused on maintenance and protection, not just ambitious transformation.

Why It Matters: Before setting goals, reflect on your past year to understand patterns and create lasting change.