Now that this is the last leg of the year, it’s important to take stock of what has been and what’s to come. A few minutes of reflection won’t be enough, though. We suggest that you find a quiet corner at home where you can spend some alone time uninterrupted. Bring a pen and paper or just your trusty tablet to help you make your personal notes, then click through the gallery for the seven questions you need to ask yourself before the year ends.

(All screencaps from Eat Pray Love courtesy of Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Releasing)