12 (or more) Questions for the Soul

(not sure where this came from but I liked it)

Who am I?  How do I think of myself?  What are my strengths and weaknesses?

Who do I want to be?

Why am I here?  Why am I important?  What is my mission?

What am I missing?  The time to x, y, z?  A close friendship?  Time alone?

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?  Is there an agenda that involves other people’s approval as opposed to my own satisfaction and pride?

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?

What has stopped me from keeping resolutions in the past?  Is the obstacle (or obstacles) still present in my life?  If so, how will I navigate it this time?

When I’m tempted to wander off track, what could I say to myself, or do, to stick with the original plan?

How can I build in support for myself?  Ask a friend to help me be accountable?  Join a club?  Seek out a professional counselor?

What am I doing in my life that’s hurting me?  Smoking?  Drinking too much?  Letting work interfere with relationships?  Letting past hurts bleed into the present?

What are the sources of joy I need to feel whole?  Can I find them, or one of them, every day?

Am I happy or peaceful or comfortable in my own skin/my own life?  Can I own my life?

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