A few years ago I stumbled on a post on Pinterest where all these questions about self-reflection were listed. Before I realized, I was already in deep thought about question one. Since then they are part of my routine. Usually these questions are so simple yet I have never been asked most of them. Back in school every teacher would say ''Ask questions'' because having questions means you are curious, you want to know more, understand more or actually realize by asking a question there is so much more to ask. And it doesn't even matter if we always have the answer, in fact we can't. There will always be the unknown. It is such a big part of our whole existence here on Earth. So often we are trying to understand everything outside of us and we rarely ask ourselves the tough questions. Sometimes because we are afraid of the answer, sometimes it's because we truly don't know and sometimes because we think there is nothing further to understand about ourselves, we believe and accept that we are simply the way we are.
Since I found out about self-reflective questions and experienced the benefits, they have been part of my life. Actually every month I try to answer them. It's such a good way to figure out where you are at in your life, to observe what has changed and also which answers stay the same. For me the questions about where my happy place is or what truly brings me joy have been staying the same; and that is the beach, swimming in the ocean or admiring flower. I feel joy when life is simple, when I'm immersed in nature and I can be spontaneous.
I believe there is a beautiful amount of wisdom in each of our bodies, as well as this road map uniquely designed for each one of us. It seems though that sometimes everyone around you thinks they know exactly what you should do and these unwritten rules and expectations about how you should live your life are everywhere. By following what is expected of you, you can completely lose touch to your true self and your desires. I know I have felt lost and still do at times, but what brings me back to my inner voice and truth is to check in with myself. Ask the tough questions and honor my answers by taking steps towards living that. I don't want to wake up one day realizing I am not where I wanted to be and wondering how I got there. By checking in with myself on a consistent basis I can keep track of my journey and insure I am constantly working on myself. We all deserve to be fulfilled in who we are and what we're doing.
So here are some of my favourite questions to ask myself. I hope they bring you closer to your self and that inner voice. Maybe give you some inspiration, to get to know yourself on a deeper level or to figure out where you actually want to go. Maybe even let go of what no longer serves you and choosing what is best for you.
Enjoy and let me know which questions gave you new insight and which ones you struggled to answer.
1. How is my body feeling right now?
2. When I think of the best version of myself, how does it look like? What am I doing? How do I feel?
3. When was the last time I truly laughed and my stomach hurt? How can I laugh more?
4. What do I need more of in my life?
5. Where is my happy place?
6. How can I feel better?
7. How does your perfect day look like?
8. What relationships in my life are fulfilling?
9. What drains me and am I doing it on a regular basis? If yes, why?
10. What am I proud of? Am I giving myself enough credit?
11. What beliefs are holding me back from living my best life?
12. What do I need to forgive myself for?
13. What do I need to let go of?
14. What brings me truly joy? Am I doing enough of that?
15. How can I show up for myself?
16. What is dream job?
17. What is the message I want to share with the world?
18. What am I afraid of?
19. How can I show the people I love how much they mean to me? Where can I give more?
20. What am I most grateful right now?
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