Close the year honestly before you plan the next one.
Twelve questions in three parts: what happened, what it cost, and what to keep, alter or stop. Then choose the three areas you will work on next year.
Printable PDF. US Letter, prints fine on A4 at 'fit to page'.

Facts before feelings
Twelve questions that start with what happened, not how you felt about it.
Undated
Works for any year. Print it in December and fill it in on a quiet evening.
Five pages, US Letter
Short enough to finish in one sitting, prints fine on A4.
questions in three parts
pages
areas chosen for next year
What you leave with
An honest look at the year
What happened, what it cost, and where your time actually went.
Keep, alter, stop
One thing to keep, one to alter and one to stop, written down.
Three areas for next year
A closing page to choose the three areas you will actually work on.
A way into a full plan
If you want the whole system, The Quiet Reset 2027 starts from this review.
What's in the download
Print it, then answer the first part tonight.
- 12 questions in three parts. What happened, what it cost, keep / alter / stop.
- A closing page. Choose the three areas you will work on next year.
- Undated. Works any year.
- 5 pages, US Letter. Prints on A4.


Three parts, one evening
What happened
Answer the first set of questions with facts.
What it cost
Note where your time, health and relationships paid.
Keep, alter, stop
Decide, then pick three areas for next year.
Is this the right size?
Use this if
- You want to look back before you plan forward.
- You like pen and paper and one sitting.
- You want a first step before a full planner.
Skip it if
- You want a full year planner. See The Quiet Reset 2027.
- You want a coaching programme. This is a worksheet.
The numbers behind it
of US adults began 2026 feeling financial stress.
NEFE, Jan 2026of managers were engaged in 2025, down from 31% in 2022.
Gallup, 2026What readers say about Year-End Review Worksheet
Get Year-End Review Worksheet
One small tool, one sitting.
- Printable PDF, 5 pages
- 12 questions in three parts
- A closing page to choose three areas
Before you decide
What format is it?
A printable PDF, 5 pages. Print it or use it on a tablet with any PDF app.
How long does it take?
It is five pages of short prompts, built to finish in one sitting.
Who is it for?
Anyone closing out a year who wants a short, honest review before setting goals.
Will it print on A4?
Yes. It is US Letter and prints fine on A4 at 'fit to page'.
Is it dated?
No. It is undated, so it works for any year.
Is this advice?
No. It is a planning worksheet and general education, not medical, psychological, legal, financial or employment advice.
The next step after this one
Close the year honestly before you plan the next one.
Twelve questions in three parts: what happened, what it cost, and what to keep, alter or stop. Then choose the three areas you will work on next year.
Get it for $7Instant download on Gumroad. Print it or use it on a tablet.
