Episode 98: Looking Back to Look Forward

It’s something you’re encouraged to do at the end of each year.Do you have to do it?Well, it’s really up to you.And it doesn’t have to look the same as what everyone else is doing.In this week’s episode, we share some of our strategies for reflecting on where we’ve been and where we’re going.You’ll hear about Elizabeth Wilson's annual journal review.Stephanie Oswald shares about the importance of celebrating, even the small moments, after a year of curve balls. It’s amazing how easy it is to forget about what you’ve accomplished. Maybe take some time to review your photos.Skim through your calendar.Look at your journal.Whatever method you use to keep track of important thoughts or moments. You’ve done amazing things this past year, and even if you’ve had some tumbles, you’re back on your feet and taking the next step.So, when you look back, what did you learn about yourself from this year?What are you ready for this year?Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Inspired Writer Collective podcast. If you've ever felt the pull to write your truth, to shape the chaos of real life into something meaningful and to share your journey with the world, you're in the right place. We're your hosts, Elizabeth and Stephanie, writers, coaches, and entrepreneurs who believe in you and know how important it is to find a writing community to guide you on your path to self-publishing. You’re invited to connect with us by joining our Embodied Writing Experience where you’ll get a writer’s retreat directly to your inbox on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays each week. Whether you’re working on a memoir, a novel, or journaling for yourself, this is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and write with embodied intention.   Join our Embodied Writing Experience where you’ll get a writer’s retreat directly to your inbox each week. This is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and write with embodied intention.   If you missed this year's Memoir Summit, we recorded it! You can purchase the replays and get instant access to over 4 hours of memoir-specific content from Elizabeth and our amazing panelists of published memoir authors, indie presses, editors, and industry professionals!Work 1:1 with Memoir Coach Elizabeth Wilson. Book a session here.If you prefer to watch our conversations, you can find all of them on our YouTube channel.You can find us on Instagram.