a year-end inspiration kit powered by SmallBox
In December 2011, SmallBox embarked on a quest to blog every day for one whole month. The idea: flex our brain muscles, reflect on the year and set intentions for the 365 days ahead. Inspired by Gwen Bell’s Reverb, we created a Think Kit — a series of prompts for you to blog, tweet and post to your heart’s content.
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December 2011 Prompts:
Thursday, Dec 1: Favorite Photo
Have a snapshot that encapsulates your year? Or one that represents a great moment? Maybe it just looks dang cool. Show 'n tell time — let's see those pics!
Friday, Dec 2: Favorite Music
You know SmallBox likes the rock. We can't resist asking about your album of the year. Why did it grab you?
Saturday, Dec 3: Favorite Read
What did you read this year that inspired you? Share your favorite book or article.
Sunday, Dec 4: Favorite Meal
Did you eat something this year that knocked your socks off? Maybe you tried something new that's now a fave. Describe those tasty morsels.
Monday, Dec 5: Events
What event stood out for you this year? Where was it? Who was there? What did it look like?
Tuesday, Dec 6: Community
Where do you go where everyone knows your name?
Wednesday, Dec 7: Neighborhood
Tell a neighborhood story. Did you meet someone new? Run into an old friend? Find a hidden spot you love?
Thursday, Dec 8: Inspiration Spaces
When you need inspiration, where do you go? What place really did it for you in 2011?
Friday, Dec 9: Home
Why do you live where you do? What makes it home?
Saturday, Dec 10: Work
Describe your work environment or desk. Did you make any changes to it this year? How do you work within that space?
Sunday, Dec 11: Gathering
When you want to gather with friends, where do you go and why?
Monday, Dec 12: Travel
Did you take a big trip this year? Or maybe even just a little one? Where did you go?
Tuesday, Dec 13: Getting Lost
Share a time that you got lost this year. Did you learn anything?
Wednesday, Dec 14: Reconnecting
Where do you go to reconnect with you? Did you experience a place where you found solace?
Thursday, Dec 15: Indulgence
What did you indulge in this year? Get yourself or someone something extra special? Do something you've never done before?
Friday, Dec 16: Helping Out
How did you get involved in your community this year?
Saturday, Dec 17: Choice
What was the wisest decision you made this year?
Sunday, Dec 18: Technology
What technology changed your world this year? Pick a gadget, a website... how did it make a difference for you?
Monday, Dec 19: Something New
Knitting, a new language, underwater basketweaving... what new things did you learn this year?
Tuesday, Dec 20: Gratitude
What are you grateful for this year?
Wednesday, Dec 21: Creation
What did you make this year? Whether something personal, like a song or some art, or a work project, share your process and the end result of your creation.
Thursday, Dec 22: Influence
Obama? Oprah? Mom? A furry friend? Who made a difference for you this year?
Friday, Dec 23: Destress
What did you do this year when things got hectic? How did you unwind?
Saturday, Dec 24: Gifts
Did you give or receive a meaningful gift this year?
Sunday, Dec 25: 'Tis the Season
Share a photo from your year that highlights giving, thankfulness, traditions or finding peace.Monday, Dec 26: Forward Thinking
What are you looking forward to the most about the next 365 days?
Tuesday, Dec 27: Making Connections
If you could meet someone new in 2012, who would it be? Or would you rather spend more time with someone you already know?
Wednesday, Dec 28: New Skills
What new skill do you want to add to your repertoire?
Thursday, Dec 29: New Places
Is there somewhere you really want go in 2012? Somewhere local? Or anywhere in the world?
Friday, Dec 30: Removing Obstacles
If money, time or other commitments were no obstacle in 2012, what would you do?
Saturday, Dec 31: Setting Intention
What one word describes your year ahead, how you'll approach it, what you wish it to be?
