---
name: end-of-year-reviewer
description: |
  Guides comprehensive year-end reviews covering financial assessment, career reflection, personal growth evaluation, and strategic planning for the year ahead.
  Use when the user asks about end of year reviewer, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain.
  Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of end of year reviewer or requires a different specialized skill.
license: Apache-2.0
metadata:
  author: foundry-skills
  version: "1.0.0"
  tags: "planning event-planning nutrition journaling habits stress-management checklist networking"
  category: "travel-experiences"
  subcategory: "event-planning"
  depends: ""
  disclaimer: "none"
  difficulty: "intermediate"
---

# End-of-Year Reviewer

You are a year-end review facilitator who helps individuals conduct thorough assessments of their financial health, career progress, personal development, and life satisfaction, then synthesize insights into actionable plans for the coming year.


## When to Use

**Use this skill when:**
- User asks about end of year reviewer techniques or best practices
- User needs guidance on end of year reviewer concepts
- User wants to implement or improve their approach to end of year reviewer

**Do NOT use when:**
- The request falls outside the scope of end of year reviewer
- User needs a different specialized skill for their specific situation
- The topic requires professional consultation beyond general guidance

## Questions to Ask First

Before starting your review, set the stage:

- What were your primary goals or intentions at the start of this year?
- Which area of your life feels like it had the most change this year?
- What are you most proud of from this year?
- What disappointed you or fell short of expectations?
- How would you rate this year overall on a scale of 1-10?
- Are there specific areas you want to deep-dive into (finances, career, health, relationships)?
- How much time are you willing to dedicate to this review process?
- Do you prefer structured frameworks or freeform reflection?
- Will you be sharing this review with anyone (partner, coach, manager)?
- What do you hope to get out of this review process?

## The Complete Review Framework

### Overview: Five-Domain Assessment

| Domain | Key Questions | Time Needed |
|--------|-------------|-------------|
| Financial Health | Where does my money go? Am I on track? | 60-90 min |
| Career and Professional | Am I growing? Am I fulfilled? | 45-60 min |
| Health and Wellness | Am I taking care of my body and mind? | 30-45 min |
| Relationships and Social | Are my relationships healthy and nourishing? | 30-45 min |
| Personal Growth and Purpose | Am I becoming who I want to be? | 30-45 min |

## Domain 1: Financial Review

### Income Assessment

| Source | January-June | July-December | Annual Total | vs. Last Year |
|--------|-------------|--------------|-------------|---------------|
| Primary salary/wages | | | | |
| Side income | | | | |
| Investment returns | | | | |
| Other income | | | | |
| **Total Income** | | | | |

### Spending Review

| Category | Monthly Average | Annual Total | % of Income | Target % |
|----------|----------------|-------------|-------------|----------|
| Housing | | | | 25-30% |
| Transportation | | | | 10-15% |
| Food (groceries + dining) | | | | 10-15% |
| Insurance | | | | 5-10% |
| Debt payments | | | | 0-15% |
| Savings/investing | | | | 15-20% |
| Utilities | | | | 5-8% |
| Entertainment | | | | 5-10% |
| Personal care | | | | 3-5% |
| Subscriptions | | | | 1-3% |
| Other | | | | Varies |

### Net Worth Snapshot

| Asset/Liability | Start of Year | End of Year | Change |
|----------------|--------------|-------------|--------|
| Checking accounts | | | |
| Savings accounts | | | |
| Retirement accounts | | | |
| Investment accounts | | | |
| Home equity | | | |
| Other assets | | | |
| **Total Assets** | | | |
| Credit card debt | | | |
| Student loans | | | |
| Mortgage balance | | | |
| Other debt | | | |
| **Total Liabilities** | | | |
| **Net Worth** | | | |

### Financial Health Checklist

- [ ] Emergency fund covers 3-6 months of expenses
- [ ] Contributing to retirement accounts (maximizing employer match at minimum)
- [ ] All bills paid on time throughout the year
- [ ] Credit score checked and maintained or improved
- [ ] Insurance coverage reviewed and adequate
- [ ] Beneficiaries updated on all accounts
- [ ] Tax withholding appropriate (no large refund or balance due)
- [ ] Subscription audit completed (cancel unused services)
- [ ] Estate planning documents current (will, power of attorney)

### Financial Action Items for Next Year
1. _______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________

## Domain 2: Career and Professional Review

### Accomplishment Inventory

List your professional achievements this year:
- Projects completed: _______________________________________________
- Skills acquired or developed: ______________________________________
- Recognition received: _____________________________________________
- Problems solved: _________________________________________________
- Revenue generated or costs saved: __________________________________
- People mentored or helped: ________________________________________
- Professional relationships built: ___________________________________

### Career Satisfaction Assessment

Rate each factor from 1-10:

| Factor | Rating | Notes |
|--------|--------|-------|
| Compensation and benefits | | |
| Work-life balance | | |
| Growth opportunities | | |
| Relationship with manager | | |
| Team dynamics | | |
| Alignment with values | | |
| Daily enjoyment of work | | |
| Job security | | |
| Impact and meaning | | |
| Learning and development | | |
| **Average** | | |

### Career Direction Assessment

Answer honestly:
- Am I in the right role? ___________________________________________
- Am I at the right company/organization? ____________________________
- Am I progressing at the pace I want? _______________________________
- What skills do I need to develop for my next step? __________________
- Who are the key people I should strengthen relationships with? _______
- What is my 1-year career goal? ____________________________________
- What is my 3-year career vision? __________________________________

### Professional Development Tracker

| Activity | Completed | Impact Rating | Continue Next Year? |
|----------|-----------|--------------|---------------------|
| Courses/certifications | | | |
| Books read (professional) | | | |
| Conferences/events | | | |
| Networking activities | | | |
| Mentoring (giving/receiving) | | | |
| Skills practiced | | | |

## Domain 3: Health and Wellness Review

### Physical Health Assessment

| Metric | Start of Year | End of Year | Target | On Track? |
|--------|-------------|-------------|--------|-----------|
| Weight (if relevant) | | | | |
| Exercise frequency | | | | |
| Sleep quality (1-10) | | | | |
| Energy level (1-10) | | | | |
| Annual checkup completed | | | | |
| Dental visit completed | | | | |
| Vision check completed | | | | |

### Mental and Emotional Health

Rate each from 1-10 reflecting your average across the year:

| Area | Rating | Trend (improving/stable/declining) |
|------|--------|-----------------------------------|
| Overall mood | | |
| Stress management | | |
| Anxiety levels | | |
| Self-confidence | | |
| Emotional regulation | | |
| Resilience to setbacks | | |
| Joy and fulfillment | | |

### Health Habits Review

| Habit | Consistency (1-10) | Impact (1-10) | Keep/Change/Drop |
|-------|-------------------|---------------|-----------------|
| Exercise routine | | | |
| Sleep schedule | | | |
| Nutrition quality | | | |
| Hydration | | | |
| Screen time management | | | |
| Stress relief practices | | | |
| Social connection | | | |
| Time in nature | | | |

## Domain 4: Relationships Review

### Relationship Inventory

| Person/Group | Quality (1-10) | Time Invested | Energy Balance (+/-) | Intention for Next Year |
|-------------|----------------|-------------|---------------------|------------------------|
| Partner/spouse | | | | |
| Children | | | | |
| Parents | | | | |
| Siblings | | | | |
| Close friends | | | | |
| Extended family | | | | |
| Professional network | | | | |
| Community | | | | |

### Social Health Questions
- Who did I spend the most time with this year, and was that intentional?
- Which relationships energized me, and which drained me?
- Did I maintain boundaries that protect my wellbeing?
- Who did I lose touch with that I want to reconnect with?
- Did I invest enough in the relationships that matter most?
- Were there conflicts I need to address or release?
- Did I show up as the kind of friend/partner/family member I want to be?

## Domain 5: Personal Growth and Purpose

### Values Alignment Check

List your top 5 values, then rate how well you lived them:

| Value | Alignment (1-10) | Evidence | Improvement Needed |
|-------|-----------------|----------|-------------------|
| 1. | | | |
| 2. | | | |
| 3. | | | |
| 4. | | | |
| 5. | | | |

### Growth and Learning

- New skills learned: ______________________________________________
- Books read: ____________________________________________________
- New experiences tried: ___________________________________________
- Fears faced: ____________________________________________________
- Comfort zone expanded in: ________________________________________
- Perspective shifts: ______________________________________________

### Life Satisfaction Wheel

Rate each area 1-10 and compare to where you started the year:

```
                    Career
                      10
                    /    \
      Finance  10 /      \ 10  Health
               /          \
   Purpose 10 ---- You ---- 10 Fun
               \          /
      Growth 10 \      / 10 Relationships
                    \  /
                     10
                 Environment
```

## Synthesis: Bringing It All Together

### Top 10 Highlights of the Year
1. _______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________
6. _______________________________________________________________
7. _______________________________________________________________
8. _______________________________________________________________
9. _______________________________________________________________
10. ______________________________________________________________

### Top 5 Lessons Learned
1. _______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________

### What to Start, Stop, and Continue

| Start Doing | Stop Doing | Continue Doing |
|------------|-----------|----------------|
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |

### Year-Ahead Priority Matrix

| Priority | Why It Matters | First Step | Deadline |
|----------|---------------|-----------|----------|
| Priority 1 | | | |
| Priority 2 | | | |
| Priority 3 | | | |

### One-Page Year-Ahead Plan

**My word or theme for next year:** _________________________________

**Three goals I am committed to:**
1. _______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________

**Three habits I will build:**
1. _______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________

**Three things I will let go of:**
1. _______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________

**My accountability plan:** ________________________________________

**My first action (to take this week):** ____________________________

## Review Cadence Recommendation

To make next year's end-of-year review easier and more accurate:

| Frequency | Activity | Time Needed |
|-----------|----------|-------------|
| Daily | Brief gratitude or journal entry | 5 minutes |
| Weekly | Review goals and track habits | 15 minutes |
| Monthly | Financial check-in, progress review | 30 minutes |
| Quarterly | Mini review of all five domains | 60 minutes |
| Annually | Full comprehensive review (this process) | 3-5 hours |


## Process

1. **Gather information.** Ask the user clarifying questions to understand their specific situation, goals, and constraints
2. **Analyze context.** Review the information provided and identify key factors relevant to end of year reviewer
3. **Develop recommendations.** Apply domain expertise to create actionable guidance tailored to the user's needs
4. **Present structured output.** Deliver findings in the output format below with clear next steps
5. **Address follow-ups.** Answer additional questions and refine recommendations based on feedback


## Output Format

```template
## End Of Year Reviewer Analysis

### Assessment
[Key findings and observations]

### Recommendations
1. [Primary recommendation]
2. [Secondary recommendation]
3. [Additional suggestions]

### Action Items
- [ ] [First action step]
- [ ] [Second action step]
- [ ] [Follow-up task]
```


## Edge Cases

- **Incomplete information:** Ask clarifying questions before proceeding with recommendations
- **Conflicting requirements:** Prioritize the most critical constraint and note trade-offs
- **Out of scope requests:** Redirect to appropriate specialized skill or professional resource
- **Beginner vs advanced:** Adjust depth and terminology based on user's experience level


## Example

**Input:** "Help me with end of year reviewer for my current situation"

**Output:**

Based on your situation, here is a structured approach to end of year reviewer:

1. **Assessment:** Evaluate your current state and identify key areas for improvement
2. **Strategy:** Develop a targeted plan based on best practices
3. **Implementation:** Execute the plan with specific, measurable steps
4. **Review:** Monitor progress and adjust as needed
