A Therapy Center for Autistic Girls & Women
She Rocks the Spectrum
Annual Reflection Exercise
As the year comes to a close, it's the perfect time to reflect on what's behind you and consider what's ahead. Reflection can provide clarity, insight, and direction for the coming year.
Even better together: Consider doing this with a trusted friend, family member, or partner. Each of you answers individually, then comes together to share. The mutual exchange deepens self-awareness and strengthens connection. No one to share with — or want to go deeper? Bring it into therapy and we'll explore it together.
Highlights & Challenges
What was the single best thing that happened this past year?
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What was the single most challenging thing that happened?
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What were your best and worst decisions of the year?
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What brought you unexpected joy? And what was an unexpected obstacle?
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Personal Growth
How did you grow emotionally, spiritually, and physically?
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What were some of the most important things you learned this past year?
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If you had to summarize your year in a single phrase, what would it be?
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Relationships
How connected or disconnected did you feel with the most important people in your life?
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Who did you grow closer to? Who did you grow farther apart from?
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Who impacted you the most, and how? (Consider expressing your gratitude if appropriate.)
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Work & Time
What was the most enjoyable part of your work this year? The most challenging?
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What was your single biggest time-waster — and the best way you used your time?
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Memories & Perspectives
Which three to five words best describe your past year?
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Which words would family and friends use? (Guess first, then ask them if appropriate.)
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What book impacted you the most? What key ideas, concepts, or meditations shaped your year?
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Carrying It Forward
Reflection is a gift to yourself, but it becomes more powerful when it points somewhere. Look back over your answers and pull out the threads.
What key themes show up across your answers?
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Based on those themes, what would you like the year ahead to hold?
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Go deeper: If you want to explore your reflections further, bring them into therapy. Together we can unpack the insights, identify the key themes, and create a meaningful path for the year ahead. Wishing you clarity, connection, and growth in the coming year.
A gentle note: This worksheet is a learning tool, not treatment. If your relationship currently includes abuse, ongoing harm, or active crisis, please work with a qualified couples therapist instead.