Basically, my Annual Review forces me to look at my actions over the past 12 months and ask, âAre my choices helping me live the life I want to live?ââ - James Clear, Author Atomic Habits
All annual reviews by James Clear.
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ð Preparation Checklist

- [x] Schedule 2-3 hours for review
- [x] Choose a different location from regular workspace
- [x] Turn off email notifications
- [x] Gather business metrics and data
- [x] Plan a small celebration or treat for after completion
- [x] CRUSH IT
ð¢Â Data Collection
Track the following metrics for the past year:
Metrics
When you review your year as a whole, seemingly unrelated parts of your life come into focus at once, enabling you to connect the dots.
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 Goals Review
Previous Year's Goals Checkin
| Goal |
|
Carry Forward? |
| Reach $80k annual revenue |
Achieved |
No |
| Build UX portfolio website |
Achieved |
No |
| Get 3 SaaS clients |
Missed (got 2) |
Yes |
Goal Analysis
Click on âAnalyze Goalâ below to evaluate each goal.
ð Success Analysis

Major Successes
- Successfully completed a major app redesign for a fintech startup, resulting in 40% improvement in user engagement
- Published 5 UX case studies that attracted 2 major clients
- Established recurring contracts with 3 long-term clients
Success Drivers