10 Questions For The New Year... And Then Some (Shaping My Life Through The Beauty Of Self Discovery)

1. Where do I need to give myself some slack or extend
forgiveness to my own VIP -- as in me?

I start with this question for the purpose of beginning a
realistic review designed to provide hope as opposed to any
remote sense of crushing defeat.

2. What did I do well this past year?

State at least your top three.
Should you list more?

3. In view of the items identified in response to the
previous question, ask yourself: how should I (or could I)
continue to excel in the areas I named?

Quick: name at least three ideas!

4. Is there anything I need to stop doing?

This could be...

A self destructive habit that hurts myself or others,

Something that is taking/wasting way too much time,

A negative way of thinking,

Or an unrealistic goal that needs to be laid to rest.

5. What is my greatest asset in my role as a ________ (you
select the role), and how can I capitalize on it in the
coming year?

I suggest that your "how" should be believable in your eyes.

In other words, I suggest any planned steps of action being
far enough "ahead" of you to challenge and inspire
productive thinking and acting -- but not too far.

In my way of thinking a great response might be:

"That would sure push me, but I can see it happening."

6. What enjoyable/refreshing break could be (or should be)
set aside in my calendar right now?

I mean by this making what *needs* to happen... happen.

For instance, my wife and I just took a look at our
calendars, made the commitment to take time off no matter
what, called the resource, and committed ourselves to
expending the funds.

Why? Because we *had* to.

7. Is there a discipline in my life that needs to be
improved upon or seriously revisited this year?

Physical?
Spiritual?
Emotional?

8. When I think about making a difference or being a
positive influence in my world, how could I do that?

Obviously, phrases such as "giving back" or "making a
contribution" come to mind when reflecting on this question.

Remember: simple can be significant.

9. What are my "grateful ten?"

As you reflect on the previous year, *what* and *who* are
you most grateful for?

Name your top ten.

10. Who needs to hear from me?

This could be for your benefit or theirs.

Could/should someone be brought into your world because they
would inspire, motivate or train you?

On the other hand...

Should you join someone else's life journey to inspire,
motivate or train them?

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