It’s always beneficial to learn more about yourself. Why? Because the more you learn and increase your self-awareness the more you can intentionally influence things and make sure your life is happening how you want it to! It puts you back in the driving seat.
First things first, this is a pretty lengthy list of questions. Think of this more as a detailed examination than a quick check up. You can skim over these questions now but to get the full benefits you’re going to need to set aside a good 60mins or so in your diary to make yourself a cuppa or kombucha and reflect on your responses to these questions.
I recommend that you write down your answers so you can capture your thoughts around where you are now and where you’re going. Answering these questions will help to keep you on track for success. Being able to reflect on where you’ve come from will inspire you to keep learning and pushing your own boundaries of success.
Remember: Success is unique to every single individual! Don't think to yourself 'what's the right answer?', instead, think to yourself... 'what's the right answer for the life I want?'.
Questions successful people ask themselves:
1. Daily routine
Are the things you do on auto pilot serving you well? Best to check in and make sure they’re working for you not against you…
What do I do on auto pilot every day? Am I happy with this? How can I make it a value adding part of my day?
What excites me most about getting out of bed in the morning? How can I get more of that excitement and motivation in my day-to-day life?
What’s my least favourite part of my daily routine? If it's necessary, what’s one small change I could make to enjoy it that little bit more?
2. Energy cycle
I’m talking practical usable, tangible, energy. Not airy fairy ‘energy and good vibes’. Every thought and action uses energy and unfortunately we don’t have an infinite supply so how do you recharge? Your wellbeing is at stake here...
Am I getting the right amount of sleep for my unique needs?
What have I been eating lately? What tweaks could I make to my eating habits to ensure I’m being fuelled by nutritious food?
What have I been doing to refuel my mental and emotional energy? Is it effective? What else could I do to purposefully re-energise when I’m feeling flat?
How frequently have I been moving my body? Am I happy with this? Do I need to move more or differently?
3. Relationships
Relationships are important, particularly when you reflect on the proven concept that you become the company you keep. Eek!
Who have I been spending most of my time with lately? Is this a good thing? Who do I want to spend more time with?
Have I been dropping, maintaining or growing relationships? Does this need to change?
Are my relationships positive and in a healthy state? What could I do to influence this?
Who are my motivators? Am I spending time with people who spur me on to be the best version of myself, who help me to grow and get me out of my comfort zone? Who do I need to spend more time with for this?
4. Purpose, Goals and Priorities
I know, I know.. ‘purpose’ can seem like an overwhelming concept but it’s critical! When you have clarity and direction about who you are, where you're going and WHY - everything is so much more meaningful. So yep… It’s big, but it’s also exciting!
Remind yourself of your long term goals and greater intentions. Re-visit any actions you’ve intentionally planned to move you towards this and ask yourself ‘is my approach helping me to achieve these goals?’.
What have I been prioritising lately? Is it what I truly want to be prioritising? What needs to change to make sure I actually put my top priorities first?
What opportunities do I have ahead of me? Which ones will enrich the purpose of my life? What is the value in pursuing them?
Is there anything blocking my productivity? Complacency? Limiting beliefs? Ineffective methods? Not being selective with what I say yes to? Not delegating? Fear of failure?
What do I need to move forward?
If you got through all of these questions then you should be proud of yourself for being invested in the quality of your future. Now that you’ve learned a bit more about who you are and where you’re going to achieve success on your terms, the next step is to take action and make it happen! Remember to ensure your action steps are clear, achievable and engaging so that you're inspired to implement them even on the most challenging of days. You've got this!!!
Like the idea of this but found it overwhelming? If you got stumped on any of these questions, try not to be overwhelmed but allow yourself to be curious, even excited by the possibilities. Here at Success Coaching Tasmania I work with clients to help them clarify what they want out of life and how they’re going to achieve it on the daily. Working with clients to gain clarity, reignite their spark and lead energised and fulfilling personal and professional lives (i.e. 'success' as they define it) is my passion! If working 1:1 with a coach like myself interests you, you can learn more about working with me here. You can even schedule a free (and obligation free) 30min consultation with me via zoom here.
Creating an energising and fulfilling life is in your hands!
Steph Edmunds
About the Author:
Steph Edmunds is a Tasmanian based Certified Professional Life Coach, Speaker and Facilitator specialising in Work/Life Cohesion and Sustainable Excellence for driven individuals and teams. Visit the Success Coaching Tasmania website for more information.