Ep. 113: Year-End Reflection Questions to Find Your Purpose, Better Alignment, and a Fresh Start

Episode 113: If you’re over New Year’s resolutions but still want a fresh start, this episode gives you a better way.In our final episode of 2025, Amanda walks through a psychology-informed set of year-end reflection questions designed by clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Mawal Mustafa PhD, to help you get clarity on purpose, identity, alignment, habits, gratitude, resilience, relationships, and future intentions. You’ll leave with prompts you can journal on, talk through with a friend, or use to set intentions that actually match your real life.RESOURCES:If you're ready to reflect on your year, start here to see the full set of questions by Dr. Mustafa.Curious about Momentum Shake? Spend $75 and get a free variety pack!Check out IM8 Supplements, co-founded by David BeckhamCONNECT WITH AMANDA:Don’t forget to share this show with a friend and subscribe for weekly conversations on identity, healing, purpose, andbecoming your future self. Want to share your story or ask a question for an upcoming Wanderer Wisdom episode? Email us [email protected] or send an anonymous message to ngl.link/akpowers__Website | Podcast Instagram | Amanda’s InstagramTikTok | YouTube | SubstackAFFILIATE LINKS:Try Momentum Shake! → Spend $75 – get a free variety packMONDAY Swimwear – 20% OffTwenty2 Nutrition – 5% OffPTULA – $10 OffOner Active – $10 OffBeis Travel Luggage – $20 OffU BEAUTY – $25 Offtime__line - 20% Off (code POWERS) CHAPTERS:00:00 New Years Reflections04:45 The Brain Coach - Dr. Nawal Mustafa08:27 What Moments This Year Made Me Feel Most Like Myself?10:49 How Do I Want to Live in a Way That Feels More Aligned With Who I Am Becoming?16:02 What Did I Push Myself to Try This Year That Ended Up Being Good For Me?19:12 Did Anything Shift in My Mindset This Year That I’m Glad About?22:26 Which Habits or Routines Actually Supported My Wellbeing?26:49 What Self-Care Did I Avoid, Delay, or Minimize?29:13 Who Added Lightness or Comfort to My Life in Ways I Didn’t Expect?32:06 What Am I Grateful For That I Might Have Taken For Granted Earlier?34:33 When Things Got Stressful, How Did I Cope?39:26 How Do I Want To Approach Challenges Differently or More Intentionally?41:29 What Felt Hopeful or Discouraging About Looking For Love?46:50 Who Did I Feel Most Like Myself Around?49:07 What Do I Want To Leave Behind Because It No Longer Fits Who I Am?