Taking stock of your professional year is not only a good practice, but a powerful tool to grow, learn and face the future with more clarity. And yes, doing it in November is ideal: you already have enough perspective on what the year has been, but you still have time to close out pending issues and start preparing for what's to come.
A Penedès Coworking We see it often: professionals who, when they stop to do this exercise, discover valuable learnings, redefine priorities and regain motivation. In this article we explain why taking stock now and how to do it simply and effectively.
Why take stock of the professional year in November?
Taking stock of your professional year in November has practical and emotional advantages. It's a quiet month, before the Christmas meltdown, and it still leaves you room to take action.
You have time to adjust before the end of the year.
There are still weeks left to close projects, talk to collaborators, correct errors or implement improvements. November gives you room to act, while December tends to be a whirlwind.
Allows you to make decisions with more perspective
You've already lived through three full trimesters. You have data, feelings, successes and failures on the table. November invites you to take a strategic break to review your journey and face the last stretch with meaning.
Reinforces confidence and recognizes effort
We often get stuck with what we haven't done. But when we take stock of the professional year, we discover all that we have achieved. Naming our successes—no matter how small—strengthens us and encourages us to keep going.
Prepare better for the new year
Start 2026 with clear direction. A good balance sheet allows you to identify what you want to keep, what needs to be left behind, and what new horizons you want to explore.
How to take a good look at your professional year
This exercise can be very useful whether you work independently or as part of a team. At Penedès Coworking, we offer a calm, bright and welcoming environment that facilitates this type of reflection. Here is a practical guide to take your assessment in depth.
1. Recover your goals from the beginning of the year
You can start by asking yourself: What did I want to achieve this year? Whether or not you have a written list, think about projects, changes, routines or challenges that you set for yourself.
- What have you accomplished?
- What's left unfinished?
- What no longer makes sense to you?
The professional year review It's not about "ticking" a list, but about honestly reviewing your path.
2. Analyze how you worked
It doesn't just matter what you've done, but how You did it.
- How has your time management been?
- Did the routines work for you?
- Have you found spaces that promote your concentration and creativity?
If you don't yet have a place that helps you flow better, maybe it's time to get to know a space like ours. Discover everything that Penedès Coworking offers you: individual offices, flexible tables and areas to disconnect.
3. Recognize your learnings
Write down what you've learned this year. Sometimes the biggest lessons come from a mistake, a brave decision, or a key conversation.
Examples:
- I have learned to set limits with clients.
- I have found that I work best in the morning and in shared environments.
- I have learned to delegate and trust others more.
4. Let go of what no longer serves you.
To do professional year review It also involves letting go. Projects that weigh you down, habits that no longer work, collaborations that don't add up. Write a short list and commit to closing these folders before the end of the year.
5. Look to the future
You don't need to make resolutions yet, but you can start imagining what you would like your next year to be like:
- What projects are you excited about?
- What would you like to learn?
- Who would you like to work with?
Take advantage of the calm and inspiring context of Penedès Coworking to take this look towards the future. Here we don't just work: we also plan, think and share ideas.
Make your balance sheet a meaningful ritual
If you can afford it, dedicate an entire morning to your professional year's review. Bring a notebook, write by hand, put on some music that you like. And if you want to do it in a different environment, you can reserve a specific space in our coworking. We offer you the perfect atmosphere to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with what is important.
Do you want to come and try it? Contact us and we will help you find the ideal space according to your needs.
from Penedès Coworking, we invite you to make this conscious pause. Whether from your favorite corner or from our space, dedicate this time. Your future self will thank you.
Do you dare to take stock with us?
Book a day at the coworking, come work calmly and take stock of your professional year as you deserve.