New Year's Resolutions

So, another academic year is over, and it's time to focus on enjoying the break and getting set up for next year. But before we completely stop thinking about 11/12 it's important to reflect on the successes we have had, and what we want to do differently next year.

I suggest that you get yourself a notebook to use to jot down your reflections on the activities here, and other CPD you are involved with this year.  Not only does it allow you to focus more on what you are thinking, but the act of writing something down makes you more likely to do what you have committed to. Also, having a separate notebook will make focussing on your CPD will become a bit more special and hopefully a bit more important.

So, be really honest with yourself - you don't have to tell anyone else!

1.  What are you most proud of this year? (These things don't have to be massive, and try and think of at least 5 things).
2. For each of the things you have identified in 1. What are the reasons you were successful here? What or who helped you? How are going to maintain these successes?
3. What is one thing that you would like to have done differently? (one thing only please - it's too easy to start focussing on all the negatives here!)
4. Why did this not go well? Who or what could have helped you? How will you tackle this in september?
5. What steps do you need to take to make next year even more sucessful?

Jot down your ideas and try and focus on what you will do in the future, rather than just what happened.

So now you have had a think about what went well this year and what you are less pleased with, what's your New Year's Resolution?