Today
at this very moment, what is your like? Do you have a life plan, or are you,
like most of us, simply flying by the seat of your pants? Time waits for no man
– or woman. Figure out what is truly important in your life. It is the first
step towards taking charge.
Important
To Do.
Choose a focus for your introspection.
Good
ones include goals, career, money, family, spirituality, and love.
Set some time aside for yourself.
Get
up earlier or later than your family, or find a quiet space where you can sit
and think. Some people think better while doing some other simple task (such as
laundry) or while walking. Find out what works for you.
Take stock.
What
is your life all about? What is your purpose in it? What are you good at? What
could you improve?
Be objective.
Self-reflection
and assessment can be a very emotional matter, but try to be detached.
What
have you accomplished. Why did you do it? What would you like to accomplish?
What bothers you? Why does it bother you? What do you like about yourself?
Keep things in perspective.
So
you haven’t won your Nobel Peace Prize yet. Neither have most of the rest of
us. You’re only human and nobody, including yourself, should expect perfection
of you.
Write things down.
Putting
something in words helps you to be specific. You can write in whatever way you
feel comfortable expressing yourself, be it lists, notes, cartoons, drawings,
or maps. If you’re not a write, consider talking into a tape recorder or recording your thoughts some other way.
Continue To "How To Be Honest With Yourself ,part #2"
<
<
