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The new year often presents itself as an opportunity to reflect, reset, and re-imagine. In 2025, I committed to a practice of daily reflection: a practice to explore, understand, and better integrate myself in ways both small and profound. In preparation, I spent much of 2024 writing prompts: one for each day of the year.
So, in addition to regular posts about all the other things I’m thinking about, there is a daily prompt for each day of the year (If you check the sub-title of each post, you’ll find the numbering system; e.g., this is Prompt 01.01, because it was originally posted on January 1; March 1 is Prompt 03.01, and so on). Each one is designed to spark introspection, connection, or creativity, and I’m excited to see this practice evolve.
Starting in 2026, I began re-visiting these daily prompts with a weekly reflection, in which I attempt to integrate the ideas for the week into a coherent theme.
Today’s prompt centers on the spaces we inhabit:
Reflecting on the past year, how has your living space contributed to your happiness and well-being? In what ways has your home environment supported your needs and personal growth? Are there any changes or improvements you’d like to make to enhance your comfort or connection to this space?
As I consider this question, I’m struck by how easily we take our living spaces for granted. Yet, they are the silent witnesses to our daily lives, shaping our moods, productivity, and even our sense of self. Considering how much of our lives we spend at home, it seems clear that these environments have a profound influence on our well-being.
I spent most of 2024 living in a small beach town, but in November, I moved to the mountains. My place at the beach was very small, and I loved it; everything was within reach and easy to maintain. My new place in the mountains is larger (larger than I need), but I love it too. As I’m writing this, I am looking out the window next to me and watching the birds eat the seeds I’ve put out for them. I tried to hang a seed block from the third-story window at the beach, but never had any takers. Here, because I have a yard, I am gardening and feeding the birds, something that I have always enjoyed.
Why This Question Matters
Taking time to reflect on how our environments affect us is more than a design exercise; it’s an act of self-awareness. Our homes influence how we feel, think, and grow. By pausing to assess what works and what doesn’t, we empower ourselves to create spaces that not only meet our needs but also uplift and inspire us.
This practice also reinforces a broader truth: we are active participants in shaping our realities. Just as we curate our homes, we can curate the conditions for our happiness, growth, and thriving. Starting the year with this question feels particularly apt, as it sets a tone for intentional living.
An Invitation
I encourage you to take a moment today to reflect on your own living space. How has it supported you over the past year? What small changes might make a big difference in your daily life? The beauty of this process is that it requires no major overhauls, just small, thoughtful adjustments to align your environment with the person you want to become.
Here’s to a year of intentional spaces, intentional actions, and intentional growth.
