I enjoy doing a Year In Review post to reflect on all that has happened the past year.  The 2007 Year In Review was my very first one, and I’ve decided to do it again this year. This one is going to be a bit different than last years though.

Here’s something I discovered while initially trying to create this post, and I recommend trying this for  yourself.  This just might help to inspire and motivate some folks to look at their goals, plans, and life  differently in 2009.  Take a look and see what this type of “Yearly Review” might do for you.

  In 2008

 

This is a recap from the ActiveBrad “Archives”, BUT it’s not about me.

If you check out “YOUR Archives”, using the monthly links on your sidebar, it’s really very interesting.  It’s kinda cool to look at your own Blog and go back through the year and “YOUR” life.  What does your 2008 Blog on ActiveRain reveal to you, or about you?

Have you ever looked back at the year through your Blogs viewpoint?  What will YOU discover?  Sorting your posts out by each month, lets you really see exactly where you’ve been, what you’ve done, and possibly where you’re going or where you might want to be in the future?!?

Looking back at my year in review, I discovered many things about myself, my life, my goals and aspirations.  I reviewed my Blog from a 3rd party perspective, like reading a book, and it shed a whole new light on ME.  Who I am, what I like, what I don’t, and what I want to change?   Your Own Blog may be the best goal setting and motivational resource you have.  It’s your most accurate account for YOUR “Year In Review”.

It’s been one of the most wonderful, exciting, and yet different years I have ever lived through.  I have grown and learned so much from all of you, and now I’m even learning from myself, and about me too.  LOL~

January Has The Market Bottomed Out? – The Crystal Ball Says… – 01/26/08 11:57 AM

FLOCK – The New Social Web Browser – 01/26/08 11:22 AM

A Life Lesson – Don’t Give Up – 01/12/08 02:36 PM

Overcoming Adversity, Change and Life’s Challenges– 01/05/08 11:06 PM February 40 People Who Want More $$$$ for Your Listing Than Your Seller Does.. – 02/27/08 02:59 AM NEW MEMBERS – Start Here – 02/26/08 12:26 PM Active Rain Interview – Live on TBWS – Video Killed The Newsletter – 02/23/08 01:05 PM Your Blog – Is it Unwritten? – 02/17/08 01:53 PM Active Rain Dinner – Ends In Marriage Proposal – 02/14/08 09:28 AM 10,000 Blog Comments – 02/05/08 08:26 AM Active Rain Inspires Member’s New Book – 02/02/08 10:23 PM March Flip Video – Taking It To The Streets – 03/31/08 11:08 AM Real Estate Technology – The RE.Net Update – 03/28/08 05:22 PM An ActiveRain Video Invitation – 03/27/08 03:59 AM How to Add a Power Point Presentation to Your Blog – 03/21/08 11:29 PM Passion, It’s More Than Just A Word – 03/20/08 11:22 AM Active Rain Instructions – How To Post Your Listings – 03/19/08 03:48 AM Active Rain March 2008 Birthdays – 03/16/08 10:22 PM Making A Point – The Power Point Way! – 03/13/08 10:50 AM FHA Mortgage Limits – A Tool For You – 03/12/08 05:35 PM Real Estate 2.0 – Does Blogging Really Work – Letter To The Skeptics – 03/09/08 07:17 PM I thought I’d Seen It All… – 03/07/08 11:35 PM 5 Ways To Subscribe To Blogs – 03/07/08 09:52 AM How To Set-Up Your Active Rain Profile – 03/03/08 11:07 AM How To Complete Your Active Rain Profile – Part II – 03/03/08 10:19 AM ActiveRain Reunites Lost Brothers After 41 Years – Unbelievable!! – 03/02/08 02:43 PM

April The Blog and The Spouse – In Our House! – 04/29/08 02:07 AM

Mama Says NO BLOGGING! – 04/26/08 09:27 PM

How To Use Mixpo Video Online Tools – 04/24/08 07:54 PM

Viddler Video Commenting – Is This Vlogging? – 04/22/08 10:34 AM

Once Lost Brothers, Now Friends! – 04/21/08 11:29 AM

How To Get Started with ActiveRain Video – 04/20/08 04:08 PM

How To Customize and Personalize Your ActiveRain Blog – 04/15/08 09:51 AM

The Real Estate Market – Is Now The Best Time To Buy? – 04/12/08 02:01 PM

A Night Out With My Dad – 04/11/08 03:39 AM

ActiveRain LIVE on Late Night with TBWS – 04/10/08 07:53 PM

10 Tips For Creating Better Quality Videos – 04/09/08 05:02 PM

How to Use The Flip Video Camera with Your Computer – 04/08/08 09:32 AM

ActiveRain &;; Mixpo– 04/03/08 12:54 AM May Mr. Scribble on VIDEO – It’s Not For Everyone – 05/30/08 01:25 AM Mobile Real Estate Technology – Is It Necessary? – 05/27/08 06:58 PM Real Estate Video Hosting – Dare To Compare – 05/23/08 03:52 PM How To Join ActiveRain – A Video Tutorial – 05/22/08 01:28 PM FLIP Video – On the FLOP Side – 05/22/08 10:30 AM Email Signatures – How Good/Bad Are They? – 05/20/08 01:54 AM ActiveRain Navigation – For New Members – 05/16/08 10:16 PM 7 Unique ActiveRain Video Tools – 05/12/08 11:39 AM ActiveRain Drops in Tennessee – 05/10/08 11:46 AM ActiveRain at Real Estate Connect 2008– 05/02/08 05:14 PM June The Birth of a Beautiful Princess Gets Celebrated – 06/30/08 04:18 AM The Evolution of the ActiveRain Blog – 06/30/08 04:12 AM ActiveRain Launches Outside Blogs – How Do You Get Yours? – 06/26/08 11:31 PM 10 Top Excuses to Be On ActiveRain – 06/20/08 01:50 AM 3 Ways to Use the Join ActiveRain Referral Link – 06/17/08 09:35 AM The ActiveRain Video Blog – Video In Review and Challenge – 06/14/08 12:24 AM The Super 8 Meme – The Viral Tag in the Rain – 06/09/08 05:27 PM ActiveRain Voices – The New Q&;;A – 06/06/08 10:34 AM Ask A Real Estate Professional – Who Will Answer? – 06/04/08 11:02 AM

July The ActiveRain Gang – Follow Us Live @ RE Connect – 07/23/08 01:46 PM

The ActiveRain Starter Kit – 07/21/08 12:08 PM

The Official ActiveRain Gathering at RE Connect – San Francisco – 07/19/08 01:45 PM

Get a WiKi – With Just One Clicky – 07/15/08 11:26 PM

SEO Tools – You Should Know, about SEO – 07/12/08 03:11 AM

Real Estate Radio USA – ActiveRain Interview – Bob Stewart – 07/11/08 03:32 AM

Groups On ActiveRain– 07/08/08 03:50 AM August Pictures and Video DO Help Sell Real Estate – 08/29/08 12:49 PM The iPhone and Real Estate – 08/26/08 08:47 PM Karen George – Goodbye to an Angel – 08/25/08 01:29 PM An Ambulance, A Firetruck and Localism – What Do They Have In Common? – 08/23/08 12:39 PM So What Can You Do with ActiveRain Video? – 08/19/08 04:19 PM When NOT to use a Tripod for VIDEO – 08/18/08 06:01 PM ActiveRain Launches NEW Video Interface – 08/16/08 03:29 AM Getting to #1 on Google – 08/15/08 08:24 AM Social Media Marketing – A Webinar Series for Members – 08/13/08 09:50 AM Video Tutorial #2: The Basics of Shooting – 08/10/08 10:52 AM Video Tutorial #1: What is Flip Video? – 08/10/08 10:40 AM Localism – The Next Steps – 08/09/08 03:08 PM Blog Blog and Now ReBlog? – 08/09/08 04:27 AM A Symphony of Annoying Computer Sounds – 08/07/08 04:19 PM Subscribed – When Thank You Just Isn’t Enough – 08/06/08 04:51 AM Localism – How to Add Photos and Why Quality is Essential – 08/04/08 11:05 AM 3 Ways To Bookmark and Manage Your Favorite Posts– 08/01/08 11:50 AM September The NEW ActiveRain Blog Customizer – Version 2.0 – 09/30/08 12:47 PM ActiveRain and Your NEW Twitter Settings – 09/29/08 12:02 PM Enjoying The Journey of Lifetime! – 09/29/08 02:16 AM New Members – Video Explanations – Social Media, Blogging and MORE! – 09/27/08 01:00 AM Is This Really 1929 – 2.0? – 09/25/08 11:09 AM The Petrified Forest Whispers Happy Birthday Today – 09/24/08 01:48 PM RETaggr – Can It Really Do All That? – 09/22/08 05:24 PM Disabled Comments or The Disabled Post – 09/20/08 04:22 PM Video Audio Indexing – Converting Your Voice and Audio To Text – 09/20/08 01:37 PM Reel Dwellings TV meets RAIN Radio – 09/18/08 09:40 AM 3 Ways To Reach Your Audience – Blogging Just Isn’t Enough – 09/17/08 10:42 PM Adding Forms To Your Blog Post – 09/13/08 10:53 PM The ActiveRain Suggestion Box – 09/11/08 04:11 PM How To Use ActiveRain Channels – 09/09/08 01:54 PM Getting To Know ActiveRain – I Want To Know… – 09/08/08 11:52 AM Are You Sick and Tired of Scams and Spams? – 09/05/08 09:53 PM WEB 2.0 – Top 100 Applications and Sites 2008 – 09/04/08 11:00 AM ActiveRain Live Talk Show on BlogTalkRadio – 09/02/08 03:14 AM

October Your Social Media User Name – Is It Too Late? – 10/31/08 04:00 PM

Who Is ActiveRain’s Jeff Corbett – The XBroker? – 10/31/08 02:40 AM

Listing Router – How To Set Up Your Own Click Campaign – 10/29/08 12:56 AM

Listing Router – How To Setup and Save Your Own Traffic – 10/29/08 12:56 AM

Listing Router – How To Opt Out – 10/28/08 11:52 PM

There’s No Place Like Home… – 10/26/08 02:57 PM

☂ ActiveRain at REBarCamp – LIVE Updates and Real-Time Feeds ☚ – 10/20/08 12:20 PM

ActiveRain @ REBarCamp – Knocking on the Doors of Opportunity – 10/17/08 02:38 PM

We Built This City… – 10/15/08 02:29 AM

ActiveRain Approved Widgets and Script Codes – 10/13/08 02:18 PM

Be On The Lookout … SPAMMERS are Sneaking Into The Rain – 10/11/08 07:01 PM

ActiveBrad’s TOP FREE Picks – 2008 – 10/08/08 03:29 AM

URGENT – Help Me Get This PreSCRIPTion Filled – 10/04/08 02:16 PM

The Extinction of Money – or –  Tips For Buyers– 10/02/08 06:52 PM November There’s Blog Power in Your Mouse – It’s The Right Click – 11/30/08 01:28 PM The Power of Giving – The Gift of Thanks – 11/27/08 11:31 AM The Turkey Ran Wild – ɹǝʌɹǝs ǝɥʇ uı ʇɥƃnɐɔ ʇoƃ – It’s Only Temporary… – 11/23/08 03:39 PM Twitter Gone Wild! – Rated T – 11/20/08 07:15 PM Social Media Networking – Welcome To The Matrix – 11/17/08 04:27 PM Convert Your Blog To Audio in 60 Seconds – 11/16/08 08:58 AM Copyright Laws and You – Here’s All You’ll EVER Need To Know – 11/13/08 03:46 PM 300 – Where Will You Be for #300 on ActiveRain? – 11/09/08 05:34 PM LinkedIn Becomes More than A Profile -or- The On-Line Resume’ – 11/04/08 03:56 PM Copyright – Is It Clear? Are We Safe?– 11/02/08 11:00 PM December ActiveRain Gathering 2008 – Our Final Social Networking Party – 12/18/08 02:42 AM Generating Leads Using IDX Tools – 12/15/08 10:38 PM 1000 Posts In One – It’s A FeedFuze – 12/13/08 11:48 AM The On-Line Book To Show Face and Make Friends – 12/10/08 05:37 PM ActiveRain Widgets and The New and Approved HTML List – 12/05/08 07:07 PM How To Remove Antivirus Pro 2009 VIRUS from your Computer – 12/02/08 10:08 AM

It’s really different when you see all that you’ve done in a year, your life all on a single page.  It’s like a big recording of events that you might have forgotten about, or lost if it weren’t for your Blog.  So what does your Blog’s “Year In Review” say about you, or to you?  I know in 2009, I’m making some changes, and without a doubt, “I’m starting with the man in the mirror.”

It was a GREAT 2008, I’m looking forward to a DIVINE 2009!!   🙂