What Positive Events Have Taken Place in Your Life Over the Past Year?

Daily writing prompt

What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year?

The past year may have felt long, stressful, or chaotic at times—but if you take a moment to reflect, you might be surprised at how many good things actually happened. Positive events don’t always arrive with fireworks or dramatic moments. Often, they’re quiet wins, steady progress, or small joys that we overlook in the noise of everyday life. Looking back on the last 12 months, here are some of the meaningful positives that may have shaped your journey, even if you didn’t notice them right away.

1. Personal Growth You Didn’t Know You Were Making

Maybe you didn’t reinvent your entire life—but you grew.
You handled challenges you never expected, learned to adapt, and built resilience without even realizing it. Growth often happens in the background, showing up in the way you handle stress, communicate, or make decisions today compared to last year.

2. Strengthened Relationships

Perhaps you became closer with a friend, fixed a misunderstanding, or simply spent more quality time with someone who matters.
Even a single supportive conversation can be a positive event worth celebrating. Relationships evolve, and any step toward connection is something to appreciate.

3. New Opportunities—Big or Small

Did you start a new job, side project, hobby, or routine?
Maybe you tried something for the first time—like hiking, cooking a new dish, or selling something online. New opportunities don’t have to be life-changing to be meaningful. They show you that you’re still growing, still curious, still moving forward.

4. Moments of Peace and Joy

Think of the everyday moments:

A quiet morning coffee
A long drive with your favorite music
A weekend without obligations
A genuine laugh that shook off a stressful week

These moments matter. They’re reminders that even in a busy, unpredictable world, you experienced peace and joy—and those moments are worth remembering.

5. Accomplishments You Might Have Forgotten

Over the last year, you probably checked off goals you set without giving yourself enough credit.
Maybe you organized your home, paid off a bill, improved your health, or hit a milestone in your business.
No accomplishment is too small. If it moved you forward, it counts.

6. A Better Understanding of Who You Are

Every year teaches us something new about ourselves—what we want, what we won’t tolerate, and what truly matters.
Gaining clarity is a powerful, positive shift. It helps shape the life you’re building next.

The Power of Noticing the Good

It’s easy to focus on everything that went wrong. But recognizing what went right can shift your mindset, build gratitude, and remind you that progress is happening—even if it’s not loud or flashy.

Take a moment today to list three positive things that happened to you this year.
You may find there’s more good than you remembered.