21 End of Year Questions (for those who have left their faith)

 As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on the journey you've taken. If you’ve recently left a high-demand faith, this period of transition can be both empowering and challenging. It’s important to honor your growth, your challenges, and the transformation that has unfolded.

These 25 questions are designed to guide you through a process of self-reflection, helping you understand where you've been and where you're headed. This is your opportunity to embrace the changes in your life with clarity and purpose:

1. What was difficult and challenging about this year?
2. What are the things you’ve accomplished that make you feel proud of yourself?
3. What have you learned about yourself this year that surprised you?
4. Where have you noticed the most personal growth this year?
5. What new practices or tools did you discover this year that have helped you reconnect with yourself?
6. What were the people, activities, moments, and/ore objects that gave you the most sense of hope, peace, and joy?
7. How have you shown up for yourself and others this year, especially in ways that feel authentic and true to who you are now?
8. Can you recall a time when you felt truly proud of yourself, even for something simple or small?
9. When did you feel most connected to your true self?
10. What are the top things you feel most grateful for this year?
11. What old beliefs did you release, and how did it feel to let go of them?
12. What areas in your life did you notice your old religious programming showing up the most? (sexuality, fear of hell, people pleasing, caretaking the emotions of others, etc).
13. How did you handle moments of big emotions (sadness, anger, anxiety) this year, and what coping strategies helped you move forward?
14. Which relationships have been most meaningful to you this year, and how have they helped you heal or grow?
15. How have you shown up for yourself and others this year, especially in ways that feel authentic and true to who you are now?
16. How have you contributed to others or your community this year in a way that feels authentic to your new path?
17. What news things did you reconnect to or discover for the first time about yourself?
18. If you could go back and tell yourself something at the start of the year, what would it be?
19. What did you learn about your core values this year?
20. Did you find new ways to reconnect with your sense of purpose or meaning? If so, what were they?
21. If you could summarize 2024 in one word, what would it be?

Leaving a faith that once defined you is a monumental shift, and reflecting on that journey can offer profound insights. By taking the time to answer these 21 questions, you’re not just assessing your past year, but also acknowledging your strength and resilience. Every step of this process is evidence to your growth and courage. As you move into the new year, carry these reflections with you as a foundation for continued healing, self-discovery, and the empowerment to create a future that aligns with your truest self.