By Reflect
Live life on purpose. Envision where you want to go and check your progress with these two exercises.
1. Get an Overview
Take two sheets of paper. On one, write “What do I want more of in my life?” and on the other, “What do I want less of in my life?” If you take the time to really examine these questions, you’ll begin to recognize what’s meaningful and what’s not. The next step is to use that information and write down three goals in each of the major areas of your life—Relationships, Career, Health, Spirituality, Financial and Personal. Make them specific, measurable and truly meaningful to you. Visualize yourself actually achieving your goals.
2. Stay on Track
Put your life in context by connecting your daily actions with your larger purpose.
Ask—and answer in writing—these four questions every day for 30 days and you’ll be amazed at what you get done and how you’ve moved toward your ultimate goals.
- What did I accomplish today?
- Why is that important to me?
- What further progress can I make in that area of my life?
- What specific action can I take to further my progress?
There is nothing more energy-draining than living a life without direction.
By committing yourself to living a more meaningful life and setting goals that move you in the right direction, you’ll have the energy to tackle whatever obstacles you encounter.
