Doing an annual gratitude list is a more specialized version of an annual review. Here's an example of one that can point the way for creating your own.

You wouldn't do the work and then neglect to pick up the paycheck, so why would you end a year without looking back and finding all the gold you might have missed along the way? An annual review is how you do that.

You don't have to be intimidated about doing an annual review—here's one method to do one that's fast and yet effective.

The end of the year is the perfect time to release that emotional baggage. Personalize these rituals to dig deep, let go, and feel refreshed and serene for the new year.

Does preparing for the next year sound like the perfect opportunity for a spa vacation? Yes, I say...resoundingly so. Here's how to beat the high prices and travel madness by staying at home and creating your own retreat vacation.

If you've got time off at the end of the year, it can be a great time to declutter your home. Here's a plan that can move you into action.

With families gathering and new memorabilia arriving in holiday days, you might be in the mood to deal with your collection of photos. This excerpt from the book "Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff" helps you cope with the emotional side of decluttering physical artifacts.

A meditation retreat can be an excellent way to refresh your spirt. Northern hemisphere residents might enjoy the dark days and candlelight—the perfect time for a personal pause—and you can do it at home, for free.

Creative people often face challenges in harnessing the deep energy that comes from their creative spark. This article relates encounters with deeply creative people who were sometimes unable to do that—to their own peril, and to our own terrible loss. More importantly, it offers trustworthy advice on how to navigate the stormy seas of the artistic life. Worth a read at the beginning of a new year when you're thinking about your creative goals.

A personal field manual can serve as a tool of reflection on your own life and values, as well as a goal-setting plan for what you want to achieve. It's a brilliant way to keep yourself on-course *and* know where you're going.

The end of the year seems to invite us to question who we are, and who we want to be. The Codex Vitae is a writing exercise that can inform your journey—and the end of the year is the perfect time to create or update one.

Ready to set some goals for the new year, but aren't sure where to start? Here are two great writing exercises that can reveal your most meaningful aspirations.

What can you learn from the things that didn't go right in your year? Here's a way to pause, reflect, and let go so you can move on with greater ease and happiness.