Everything that arises as a result of your moves, whether good or bad, shapes your life, and often the lives of those closest to you. These few questions will help you discover most of the obstacles that prevent you from living the way you would like to, and work on the things you have left behind. It’s hardest to be honest with yourself, but in order to finally move in the right direction, answer the following questions honestly.
10 questions for anyone who wants to get the most out of life
-Do you plan your life and stick to your own plan?
Start looking for ways, not excuses. Plan your every day and stick to the plan. Often you won’t be able to do everything, but it doesn’t matter. No plan is the worst option. Think about how you would like your life to look ten years from today, and work on it with all you’ve got.
-Do you take daily steps towards your goals?
The most important reason for unfulfilled goals in life is not a lack of knowledge or intelligence, but a lack of courage to start, and a lack of perseverance to bring to an end what you started. Only when you start working on your own goals will you realize that the only difference between successful and unsuccessful people is thousands of hours dedicated to their own goals. Happiness will come to you more easily if you open the door for her.
-Do you spend time with people who are important to you?
If you don’t spend time with people who are important to you, they will sooner or later stop being a part of your life. It is difficult or impossible to restore broken relationships. No one likes to be forgotten; don’t spend time with the wrong people, but spend it with those who mean something to you.
– Do you exercise regularly?
“A healthy mind in a healthy body.” If you can’t keep your own body in shape, you’ll have a hard time keeping your whole life in balance. People who exercise regularly are healthier, in a better mood, and have more energy. The result is a better quality of life in every sense of the word. If you are often in a bad mood, have a headache, or sleep poorly, ask yourself when the last time was you hiked, ran (running for a bus doesn’t count), or did some other workout.
– Are you getting enough sleep?
An exhausted person cannot feel optimistic. Quality sleep is affected by vices, television, poor diet, lack of recreation, etc. When you start paying attention to these things, you will sleep much better.
– What are your vices?
Vices are (along with stress) the main reason for poor health, bad relationships, and an empty wallet. Eliminate or at least minimize what is bad for you. The body can withstand decades of abuse, but eventually it gives up. Vices drain your energy, make you nervous, and hinder you on the way to realizing your full potential.
– Do you pay attention to your diet?
Poor nutrition impairs health (and appearance) much faster than a vice. Your mirror tells you everything. How you look, and how you feel, is the result of what you put into yourself. The body is not a trash can, but your means of transportation through life – keep it healthy.
– Do you educate yourself regularly?
Lifelong learning is the only way to keep up with the changes. Your financial situation depends on it, as well as your self-confidence, and the options that you have in your life. The more time you invest in yourself, the more options will be open to you.
– Do you have a good hobby?
Work and obligations are not everything in life. The things you love to do are just as important as the things you have to do. If you do only what you have to, you will not be happy with your life. A good hobby will bring diversity to your life and help you get rid of stress, which is an inevitable part of today’s lifestyle.
– And finally, do you think about the impact of your moves on your life and the people around you?
Start noticing the correlation and consequences of everything you do. The little things you do every day grow into something big over time. It is up to you to decide whether it will be something good or something bad. If you leave things to chance, you won’t like the end result.
Conclusion:
If you want to lead a good and fulfilled life, focus on the things that improve your life. These are mostly things that most people have completely forgotten about. Focus on your own priorities, the people who matter to you, continuing education, healthier habits, and you will soon see significant changes in your own life. Let these questions remind you of the moments when things are not going the way you would like them to, and help you spot what you have neglected.
Links:
- Free downloads: PDF and the audiobook Fulfilling Life: A matter of Personal Choice with all the accompanying checklists you need to get started
- Great Books for a Great Life – all the answers to your questions in one place
“In order to write about life, first you must live it.”– Ernest Hemingway