Even if you’ve had a challenging year, (and for most, there has been some of that) the end of the year is an opportunity to position yourself in the best way possible for the year ahead. You are the writer of your story. How you INTERPRET events determines your happiness. Here are a few ways to wrap up the year equipped with greater awareness, presence and clarity. Who doesn’t want more of that?

1. Reflect on how much you’ve already achieved, and how far you have come. Reflect on the effort you’ve put in, the strength you’ve shown, and the subtle moments of grace you’ve experienced.

2. Celebrate your progress. Too often we go onto the next project, or the next year, like hamsters on a wheel. Instead, look up, and celebrate your growth and what you discovered about yourself. Think also about what you enjoyed, and what you want to do more of.

3. Practice gratitude – jot down what you are grateful for. Who has...