What I love most about these New Years questions is that they help families reflect together! In a fun way! The questions are easy and straightforward, plus they invite a lot of open-ended discussion.
Not only is it fun to reflect at the end of the year, but it’s important to our growth. Important wisdom and life lessons are uncovered easily if we only stop to look.
So, use these New Year’s Eve reflection questions with a large or small group. Or do them on your own before the new year starts. In our home, we’ll be adding them to our favorite clock New Year’s Eve tradition this year!
New Years Questions: Best & Worst
What was the best movie you saw this year?
What was the worst movie you saw this year?
What was the best thing that happened this year?
What was the worst thing that happened this year?
What was the best book you read this year?
What was the worst book you read this year?
What was the best discovery you made this year?
What was the worst discovery you made this year?
What was the best trip you took this year?
What was the worst trip you took this year?
What was the best song that came out this year?
What was the worst song that came out this year?
What was the best food you ate this year?
What was the worst food you ate this year?
Who was the best friend to you this year?
What was the best sports game you watched?
What was the worst sports game you watched?
What was the best family game you played this year?
What was the worst game you played this year?
What was the best conversation you had?
What was the best piece of advice you received?
What was the worst piece of advice you received?
What was the best thing to do at school (or work)?
What was the worst thing to do at school (or work)?
What was the best thing you did with your money this year?
What was the worst thing you did with your money this year?
What was the best online app or game of the year?
What was the worst online app or game of the year?
What was the best use of your time this year?
What was the worst time waster this year?
What was the best decision you made this year?
What was the worst decision you made this year?
What was the best restaurant of the year?
What was the worst restaurant of the year?
What was the best tv show of the year?
What was the worst tv show of the year?
What was the best fashion trend of the year?
What was the worst fashion trend of the year?
What was the best news of the year?
What was the worst news of the year?
More New Year’s Eve Questions
What was the happiest day of the year?
What was the funniest thing you saw this year?
What was the funniest joke you heard this year?
What is one goal you accomplished as a family this year?
What personal goal are you proud of accomplishing?
What was the biggest lesson you learned?
What was a mistake you made that turned into something good?
What was the most embarrassing moment of the year?
What was the nicest thing you did for someone this year?
What was the nicest thing someone did for you this year?
What was your favorite photo you took this year?
What was the area you grew the most as a person?
What was an unexpected joy of the past year?
What was the biggest thing you wish you had done this year?
What was the biggest challenge you overcame this year?
What was the thing you were most grateful for this year?
Who was the person who inspired you the most this year?
What was the thing that brought you the most joy this year?
What was your biggest thrill this year?
What is advice you would give yourself going into the new year?
What was the most satisfying way you took care of yourself this year?
What was the best thing you did for your closest relationships?
What was the thing that stressed you out the most?
When was a time you got out of your comfort zone and pushed yourself?
What was your favorite way to spend the day in 2022?
10 End of Year Reflection Questions to Look Ahead
Now, these questions take a deeper look into your values and priorities as you look at the coming year.
1. What would you try if you knew you could not fail?
2. At the end of the next year, what would you like to have accomplished? – A great question for goal setting!
3. What is one change you can make this year to take better care of yourself?
4. What’s one way you’d like to have more fun this year?
5. What is one thing that you want to do more of at work or home?
6. What is one thing you want to do less of at home or work?
7. If you added or took away, what habit would make a big difference in your life? – Free habit tracker HERE >>
8. What important relationship do you want to improve in the coming year? (if it’s with your partner, check out these great relationship goals!)
9. What matters most in your life?
10. What is one thing you need to let go of (or accept) in the coming year?
Related Post: 350 Deep Questions to Ask Yourself
For more on end of year reflection, planning, and fun see:
How to Plan Your Best Year Ever
Use the questions on this post to ask yourself deeper questions. Then, follow the free checklist to make the most of your new year planning!
See the Best Year Planning Tips and Checklist HERE >>
How to Make an Effective Vision Board
It’s important to set specific goals and use visuals that inspire action. For information on how to better design your life, check out
- 89 Uplifting Vision Board Examples
- How to Make Your Best Dream Board (+ free template)
- Best Goal Setting Ideas & Examples For Kids
New Years Trivia
These New Year’s Eve trivia questions are perfect fun for if you’re with a big or small group!
How to Use the New Year Questions Cards Below
These end of year questions can be used alone or with others!
Alone: Journal them with your favorite cup of tea or coffee. Take the time for deep reflection and get a sense of what you want to take into 2023.
With Others: Cut out the cards in the resource library and put them in a jar. Draw them out with family or friends and take turns answering the questions. You may find that others bring new perspectives to the same situations.
Grab 20 printable question cards in the resource library!
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