monthly reflection

Monthly reflections are easy to do with these end-of-month reflection questions. Asking yourself monthly reflection questions makes it easier to review and reflect on it more constructively.

However, many get overwhelmed with questions they should ask themselves at their monthly review. If you are looking for suggestions for your end-of-month reflection, you have come to the right place.

In this post, I have listed 100 self-reflection questions you can ask yourself every month. These questions cover:

  • Wellness
  • Self
  • Relationships
  • Finance
  • Purpose and goals
  • Work

Why are the end-of-the-month reflection questions necessary?

The routine of life makes us forget the bigger picture and purpose of life.

Monthly reflections at the end of the month are a great way to look back and align ourselves to the bigger goal and purpose we seek.

Life has many aspects that make monthly reflections overwhelming. The easiest way to do this is through a monthly review by asking yourself monthly reflection questions.

These end-of-month reflection questions will guide you to do monthly reflections. You can identify areas of your life that need to be reviewed and use these questions as prompts to guide you for your monthly review.

Studies on character-based leadership have shown that self-reflection has a positive impact.

Based on the outcome of your monthly reflection, you can plan your next month’s goals more effectively.

100 monthly reflection questions to make monthly reflection easier for you

I have listed monthly reflection questions in 6 major categories.

Using these 100 end-of-month reflection questions, you can make your monthly review prompts specific to your needs and use them every month.

Here are the 100 end-of-month reflection questions

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I) Wellness- Reflection Questions

  1. On a scale of 10, how would I rate my health and wellness this month?
  2. Did I feel energetic this month?
  3. Did I feel ill or unhealthy this month?
  4. What can I do to keep myself healthy?
  5. How did I feel emotionally this month?
  6. Which habit helped me be healthy this month?
  7. What do I need to stop doing to be healthy?
  8. What changes in my lifestyle should I make to improve my health?
  9. Did I consume enough fruit this month?
  10. Did I mostly have healthy meals this month?
  11. Did I get a minimum of 6 hours of sleep?
  12. Did I get quality sleep this month?
  13. Did I feel anxious most of the time?
  14. Did I consume a lot of junk food this month?
  15. Did I exercise as per my plan this month?
  16. Did I feel mentally at peace this month?
  17. Did I experience any burnout this month?
  18. What are the things that exhausted me?
  19. What can I do to take better care of myself?
  20. How did I feel this month?
  21. How do I want to feel the next month?
  22. What should I do to feel the way I want to?
  23. Which things about your health and wellness are not good and need improvement?
  24. Did I consume enough water every day?

II) Self- Reflection questions

  1. Did I learn anything new this month?
  2. What is something new I will try to learn next month?
  3. What inspired me this month?
  4. What are the things that make me feel motivated?
  5. What are the things I am grateful for this month?
  6. Did I spend time with myself daily?
  7. What are the things that made me feel happy this month?
  8. Did I follow my self-care routine?
  9. Does my self-care routine need any changes?
  10. Did I follow my morning routine every day?
  11. Did I relax and unwind after work every day?
  12. Did I feel confident this month?
  13. What are the things I did that made me feel good about myself?
  14. What are the things I did that made me feel bad about myself?
  15. Write an affirmation that will be your reminder for the next month.
  16. What are your highlights for the month?
  17. Which series/movies/books would I watch next month?
  18. Did I spend time on my hobbies this month?
  19. What habits or little changes would I like to make in the next month to make my life better?
  20. What are the things that I must stop doing for a better life?
  21. Is there anything in my life that is forgotten in my routine life?
  22. What are the things that limit me from doing better?
  23. Did I do anything out of my comfort zone this month?
  24. What books/podcasts/courses did I use this month to improve my skills?
  25. How much time did I spend on social media this month?
  26. Did I stick to the habits I want to develop?

III) Relationships- Reflection Questions

  1. What was the most memorable time with my loved ones?
  2. I am grateful to _________ for doing _____________ for me.
  3. Did I spend quality time with my loved ones?
  4. Did I have any arguments and issues in my relationships?
  5. What can I do to resolve the issues in my relationships?
  6. What could I have done to make my relationship with _____ better?
  7. Did I express my emotions to my loved ones?
  8. Did I extend my support and listening ear to my loved ones?
  9. What can I plan for the next month to ensure I spend quality time with my loved ones?
  10. Have I taken anyone for granted?
  11. Who makes me feel happy and good about life?
  12. Who inspired me the most this month?
  13. Are any relationships affecting me negatively?
  14. Whom do I need to avoid for my emotional well-being?
  15. Did I have a good relationship with people at work this month?
  16. Are there any toxic people at work I need to avoid this month?

IV) Finance- Reflection Questions

  1. How much did I spend this month on my essential needs?
  2. How much did I spend this month on nonessential needs?
  3. How much did I spend on eating out or take-out?
  4. How much did I save this month?
  5. Did I spend within my expense budget?
  6. Are there any expenses that I can reduce?
  7. How much money did I make this month?
  8. Did I make investments towards my financial goal this month?
  9. Are my investments growing well and as per my needs?
  10. Should  I  make changes to my investment profile?

V) Purpose and Goals- Reflection Questions

  1. Did I meet my goals for the month?
  2. What are my wins for the month?
  3. What are the things that I missed this month?
  4. What are my priorities for the next month?
  5. What are the things that helped me meet my goals/purpose?
  6. What are the things that did not help me meet my goals/purpose?
  7. What are the things that distracted me from my purpose?
  8. What could I have done to make things better?
  9. What are the things that need more attention?
  10. What are my goals for the next month to help me meet my biggest goal?
  11. Am I aligned with my bigger goals? Are any changes required?

VI) Work- Reflection Questions

  1. What were my achievements this month?
  2. How was my performance as per my Key Performance Indicators (KPI)?
  3. Did I meet my monthly goals at work?
  4. Did I miss a task plan this month?
  5. What are my learnings this month?
  6. Are there any updates, changes, trends, or improvements in my field of work?
  7. What can I do with the current improvements in my field of work?
  8. Was I organized and well-planned at work this month?
  9. What could I have done this month to make things better at work?
  10. What are my priorities for the next month?
  11. Did I have a work-life balance this month?
  12. Where did I lack in maintaining a work-life balance?
  13. What can I do to get a better work-life balance?

monthly reflection

So there you have it, the 100 self-reflection questions covering all the aspects of your life. You can use these as a guide for your end-of-the-month review and plan your next month better.