The Traveling Introvert

End of Year BluesReflections prompted by end of year activities (e.g., Spotify wrap-up)Comparisons and their impact on mental healthExamples of people comparing achievementsPositive vs. negative reflectionsShifting Annual PlanningTiming for planning and reviewChoosing a time with better weather and moodPersonal vs. professional planning schedulesFlexibility of personal planning independent of job schedulesChallenges during End of YearHoliday season distractionsSocial engagementsSales like Black FridayDifficulty prioritizing self-care and reflectionAlternative Planning StrategiesBenefits of planning before the holiday seasonAvoiding impulsive changes and distractionsRecommendation to postpone end-of-year reviewsStarting fresh in January or FebruaryBingo Method for Goal SettingIntroduction to the bingo methodSteps to create a Bingo cardFinding templatesBalancing personal and career goalsRandomizing and filling the bingo cardExamples of possible goalsSmall, attainable goalsLofty, significant goalsMotivation thro