In my life, I've had the incredible opportunity to come across several people who have made a difference in my life, simply by sharing stories, experiences, and themselves. Kristin is one of those people--and although we've never had the chance to meet face-to-face, I feel I know her like a good friend!
Kristin recently shared the following post, and I had to re-share...once again she has hit the nail on the head for me and given me perspective I needed, just at the right time! Perhaps it will provide you with some directions and answers as you face daily challenges and wonder, "why is this happening?"
Enjoy!
Questions to Ask Yourself to Ensure You're Getting What YOU Want in YOUR LIFE
Posted by Kristin Shepherd on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 11:58pm
To get motivated in a healthy way, start by asking yourself a series of questions," says Marianne Legato.
These questions may seem difficult to answer, but the point is to get you digging down to a place where your intentions become clear. If a question seems particularly intimidating, think of it as a lake whose waters are deep and cold. Dip your toe in, letting your body adjust to the bracing temperature. Then dunk a foot, a leg, until you're all the way in. You may want to write down thoughts or just roll them over in your mind.
Part of this exercise is to remind yourself about what you—as opposed to everyone else around you—need in order to feel happy and fulfilled. If you don't make time for what matters to you, how can others value your importance?
1. Who am I? How do I think of myself? What are my strengths and weaknesses?
2. Who do I want to be?
3.Why am I here? Why am I important? What is my mission?
4.What am I missing? The time to read a book? A close friendship?
5.What's my motivation for wanting to improve my food and exercise habits? If it's to look better, do I expect favorable results to bring love?
6.Am I afraid of making changes or of taking risks (quitting a boring job, getting out of a bad relationship)? Do I fear failure or the responsibility that could come with success? Could I embrace change instead as an adventure?
7.What has stopped me from keeping resolutions in the past? Is the obstacle still present in my life? If so, how will I navigate it this time?
8.When I'm tempted to wander off track, what could I say to myself, or do, to stick with the original plan?
9.How can I build in support for myself? Ask a friend to be a health buddy? Join a walking club?
10.What am I doing in my life that's hurting me? Smoking? Drinking too much? Letting work interfere with relationships?
11.What are the sources of joy I need to feel whole?
12.Am I happy?
If you don't have the energy to make changes now, ask yourself these questions again in a month or two. And consider that in order to part with what has become habit or routine, you may simply need to take a leap of faith. "So many of us are in jobs we hate or relationships that are stagnant, but we're too paralyzed to change," says surgeon Nancy Snyderman, MD, whose books include Dr. Nancy Snyderman's Guide to Good Health for Women over Forty. "As we age, we stop taking risks."
These questions may seem difficult to answer, but the point is to get you digging down to a place where your intentions become clear. If a question seems particularly intimidating, think of it as a lake whose waters are deep and cold. Dip your toe in, letting your body adjust to the bracing temperature. Then dunk a foot, a leg, until you're all the way in. You may want to write down thoughts or just roll them over in your mind.
Part of this exercise is to remind yourself about what you—as opposed to everyone else around you—need in order to feel happy and fulfilled. If you don't make time for what matters to you, how can others value your importance?
1. Who am I? How do I think of myself? What are my strengths and weaknesses?
2. Who do I want to be?
3.Why am I here? Why am I important? What is my mission?
4.What am I missing? The time to read a book? A close friendship?
5.What's my motivation for wanting to improve my food and exercise habits? If it's to look better, do I expect favorable results to bring love?
6.Am I afraid of making changes or of taking risks (quitting a boring job, getting out of a bad relationship)? Do I fear failure or the responsibility that could come with success? Could I embrace change instead as an adventure?
7.What has stopped me from keeping resolutions in the past? Is the obstacle still present in my life? If so, how will I navigate it this time?
8.When I'm tempted to wander off track, what could I say to myself, or do, to stick with the original plan?
9.How can I build in support for myself? Ask a friend to be a health buddy? Join a walking club?
10.What am I doing in my life that's hurting me? Smoking? Drinking too much? Letting work interfere with relationships?
11.What are the sources of joy I need to feel whole?
12.Am I happy?
If you don't have the energy to make changes now, ask yourself these questions again in a month or two. And consider that in order to part with what has become habit or routine, you may simply need to take a leap of faith. "So many of us are in jobs we hate or relationships that are stagnant, but we're too paralyzed to change," says surgeon Nancy Snyderman, MD, whose books include Dr. Nancy Snyderman's Guide to Good Health for Women over Forty. "As we age, we stop taking risks."
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