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I’ll have a Double Happiness with a side of Self- Reflection

26 June 2020
Categories: thinking

Go ahead… make it a double!  Investing in this will leave you far more healthy and wealthy thank- you very much!  We like to say, “Happiness is an inside job”  but we know its also in the inside of really nice glass of tea ???   How you fill your soul and spirit is so important and we know that inner exploration “Ain’t for the FAINT of heart”.   It‘s true… you don’t always find what you are looking for, but with a little nudge, you tend to find what you need.  Happiness is that magic and  joy you feel in the pursuit of your path… Knowing you, without fear of judgement are critical to true happiness. How bout that for a Rock em- Sock em Slugfest of Inner Exploration? But… your worth it and the pay off is Priceless… You become Unshakable, Fierce and Fearless in the Pursuit of your purpose in Life and your Career.  Ahhh Yes Please… I’ll have another!  And you should… daily, weekly and monthly rituals of Self reflection are foundations to living your life with Purpose. 

We often recommend Self Reflection as a key to mastery in the fear of doubt, change or need for growth.  Self-reflection is defined as “meditation or serious thought about one’s character, actions, and motives.” It’s about taking a step back and reflecting on your life, behavior and beliefs.  Many Olympians, Boss Leaders & Spiritual Gangsters see Self-Reflection as a critical element in success, and the TIME is RIGHT!  As our world slows down, have you? It’s giving us full permission to take a little time to breathe, lean into discomfort and perhaps make more meaning in your life.  With so much Chaos and Disruption, we believe our World needs a little more Peace and THIS part is on you;  Still Mind, Peaceful Heart and Wild Eyes are desperately welcomed into our families, communities and workplaces.   

It’s up to you to put yourself on the TO DO list and create time for Stillness, Reflection & Growth.  In doing so, your blueprint will be custom and engineered just for you.  You will have a solid idea of who you are, how you operate and the values, people and activities that are essential for your own growth.  You’ll become soul rooted and you won’t get easily side tracked when life hands you a fist full of Lemons.  You’ll create true G.R.I.T. in that rebel heart of yours that’s full of pride about who you are and where you’ve been.    

Here are a few leap off questions:

A Quick Google and We Found a Few Questions To Guide Self Reflection:

  1. How do I feel overall about this area of my life? On a scale of 1-10, how would I rate my levels of satisfaction and success?
  2. What’s working? What’s not working?
  3. What do I want more of – or less of?
  4. What are my accomplishments/wins/successes? (People often default to what’s wrong or hasn’t worked – it’s just as important to focus on what’s going right!)
  5. What do I want? What are my hopes or goals?
  6. What am I grateful for?
  7. How would I improve this area of my life? What actions can I take? 

So to reflect is good, to reflect with humility is… More on that here:  The Virtue of Humility

BONUS POINTS:  Activities to Cultivate Humility

  1. Spend time listening to others; Embrace Empathy
  2. Practice mindfulness, and focus on the present; Be Present
  3. Be grateful for what you have; Practice Gratitude 
  4. Ask for help when you need it;  Lean into Vulnerability  
  5. Seek feedback from others on a regular basis. Access Courage
  6. Review your actions against the language of pride. Demonstrated Leadership

Click here for more on Humility:  UK’s Skills you Need

If Self Refection isn’t a usual thing, we get it!  Life is full and humans are messy.  But, when it’s time for you to take a step back and hop off of the Life Merry Go Round, take this time to Reflect.

 

Whichever step you take next is Perfect. There’s no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to do this. It’s only what works for you.  If we’ve learned anything from working with thousands of clients over the years, different things work for different people. There’s no one size fits all approach to self-reflection, just like there’s no one size fits all approach to life. The investment in you will pay off in more ways than is even conceivable; your heart, family and colleagues will Thank you… 

So… What steps can you take to  Shine Bright next week?

Happy Friday Princeton:-)

Your Friendly Skills Team~

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