Questions to Ask to Live Your Best Life

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We often become so busy just making it through a day that we don’t take the time we should to reflect on how everything is going in our lives. Asking questions about our lives can help keep us on track to lead the lives we want. So, what questions should we be asking? Here are a few to start you reflecting on your life.

What is your why?

This is the most important question because it means what do you think your purpose is? Why do you do what you do? Everyday, I want to lift up as many people as possible. I’m not wealthy, so I cannot help someone financially, but I am good at encouraging and sharing advice that has helped me. A former student told me recently that I was a safe haven for many students at our high school. That answers my why. I want to make life a little easier, slightly more fun for anyone I can. What is your why?

Who do you want surrounding you?

I recently decided I need to make a conscious effort to surround myself with good people who are also encouragers and who have kind hearts. I spent too many years being a passive people pleaser who tolerated toxic individuals. Now, I want people surrounding me who make me smile and who enjoy being around me as much as I do them.

What are your deal breakers?

Everyone has a few actions they think cross the line of acceptable behavior. You should create boundaries where those deal breakers are concerned and don’t accept those actions. My deal breakers are lying, manipulation, talking behind my back, and disrespect. I will speak up when any of those behaviors arise and do my best to distance myself from the person doing them.

What are the things that bring you joy and peace?

I love people and interaction. I often say I love a little chaos, but I have a people/noise meter and when it runs out, I need to escape to have some quiet. I have a few escapes that bring me both joy and peace. Here are mine.

Being outside

Gardening

Running/walking

Biking

Reading

Writing

Music

If things are really bad, you can find me at Starbucks with a vente passion tea lemonade, or in Staples preparing to add to my huge collection of journals.

Where are you happiest?

Everyone has a spot that makes them smile. Mine would be outside, or in our sunroom. The sunroom is bright and my office is there with all my favorite things including a couch for the dog and the perfect nap couch for my cat and I.

What are your goals and dreams?

What are your hopes for the years to come? Do you have a bucket list full of places to visit and things to do? Make a vision board with pictures of all the things you hope to see in your life.

What are your weapons for success?

How will you stay happy? Cultivate good friendships, demand respect, laugh, take care of yourself, and choose joy.