Compare Annual Reflection Frameworks

Side-by-side comparison of 17 curated resources to help you find the perfect fit for your year-end review.

Quick Summary

Total Resources:17
Free Options:17
Notion Templates:9
PDF Guides:4
Best ForLink
2024 Planner: Crafting Your Best Self
Zestsy
Notion Template2-3 hoursComprehensiveFreeLife Design
3-Question Annual Review
James Clear
Article/Method30 minutesLightFreeBalanced
Annual Performance Self-Review
Notion
Notion Template30-60 minutesLightFreeProfessional
Annual Performance Self-Tracker
Jarod Wilder
Notion TemplateOngoingModerateFreeProfessional
Staff Pick
Annual Reflection Guide
Steve Schlafman
Notion Template3-4 hoursVery DeepFreeBalanced
Annual Review - Yearly Review
Creative Koala
Notion Template2-3 hoursComprehensiveFreeBalanced
Annual Review and Planning
Chloe Forbes-Kindlen
Notion Template1-2 hoursModerateFreeBalanced
Annual Review Collection
Tiago Forte
Articles1-2 hoursModerateFreeBalanced
Annual Review Guide
Chris Guillebeau
Article + Spreadsheet2-3 hoursDeepFreeGoal-focused
Annual Review Template
Ness Labs (Anne-Laure Le Cunff)
PDF Template1-2 hoursModerateFreeBalanced
Annual Review Workbook
reMarkable × Shane Parrish
PDF Workbook1-2 hoursModerateFreeRetrospective
Staff Pick
Build an Intentional Life
Sean Johnson
Notion Course6 weeks (ongoing)TransformativeFreeLife Design
Minimalist Annual Review & Reset
The Present Writer
Notion Template1-2 hoursLightFreeBalanced
Past Year Review (PYR)
Tim Ferriss
Article/Method30-60 minutesLightFreeRetrospective
Personal Annual Review
Sahil Bloom
Article + PDF1-2 hoursModerateFreeRetrospective
YearCompass
YearCompass Team
PDF Booklet2-3 hoursComprehensiveFreeBalanced
Yearly Planner
Severin Schuetz
Notion Template2-3 hoursComprehensiveFreeGoal-focused

Feature Comparison

FeatureYearCompassSteve SchlafmanTim FerrissJames ClearIntentionally
Guided Questions
Goal Setting
Meditations/Audio
AI Prompts
Printable
Digital/Notion
Multi-Language
Values Clarification

Best for Beginners

If you've never done an annual review, start with a simple, guided approach.

→ Tim Ferriss PYR (30 min)→ James Clear's 3 Questions

Best for Deep Reflection

For a comprehensive, transformative experience that goes beyond surface-level review.

→ Steve Schlafman Guide ⭐→ Intentionally (6 weeks) ⭐

Best for Notion Users

Digital-first templates that integrate with your existing Notion workspace.

→ Steve Schlafman Guide ⭐→ Minimalist Annual Review

Not sure which one is right for you?