The phrase "reflect, renew, and rejoice" suggests three key ways to make the most of the end of the year: reflection, renewal, and celebration. 

Reflecting on the past year involves taking the time to think about the things that happened over the year and how they impacted you. This might include making a list of accomplishments, challenges, and things you're grateful for. 

Renewal involves:

• Looking ahead.
• Setting goals for the coming year.
• Taking care of yourself and your well-being. 

Finally, rejoicing involves finding joy and celebrating the end of one year and the start of another. This action might involve spending time with loved ones, doing something fun, or practicing gratitude. By taking the time to reflect, renew, and rejoice, you can end the year on a positive note and set the stage for a successful and fulfilling year ahead.

It's natural to want to reflect on the past 12 months and look ahead to the future. Whether you're looking to set new goals,...

How appreciation can become a gateway drug to feeling good...

The adage, "What you give, you get," is so true, especially regarding appreciation. Practicing appreciation can instantaneously shift your perspective and change your entire outlook on life for the better.

Appreciation is an important precursor to gratitude because it opens the door to the act of thanksgiving. However, you can't express gratitude until you've experienced appreciation first. 

Appreciation is a gateway drug to seeing the good things in your life. When you focus on the good, the more of it you'll see. It becomes the filter for how you see the world, which means… you're permitting yourself to choose a perspective of joy, happiness, and possibility. 

When you anchor the foundation of appreciation in your life, you can easily express gratitude to others. You know what this gratitude is based on; it becomes a state for living authentically and in the moment. 

And when you pay it forward by...