What better way to start off a new collection of days than to sum up what's working, what needs a little help, and what I want to do to create my best reality. I found this list of "50 Questions to Help You Find Your Best Self," probably somewhere on Pinterest. In the interest of some semblance of brevity, however, I'm going to whittle this down to the most relevant questions I see for ringing in the newest year.
1. What do I love about my life?
All of it. I love my family. I love my husband. I love my kids. I love all the non-human kids, mammals, and aquatic beings alike. I love our home. I love knowing that everything is always working out, and that I have complete control over where I go next, and what I do.
2. When am I the happiest version of me?
When I focus on where I want to be instead of where I am. I am happiest when I can be around animals, or just be at home, doing what I want to do, and not letting the outside world dictate my mood.
3. What do I love doing?
I love listening to music, and moving. I love watching animals, in person, or via some media. I love making art. I love drawing. I love singing when I think no one is listening. I love being outside when spring arrives, and seeing, feeling, and smelling everything coming back to life. I love laughing. I love seeing, hearing, or reading things that overwhelm me with fascination or joy.
4. What steps am I taking to reach my goals?
Believing. Keeping my mind open to all the possibilities, whether I can see them right now, or not.
5. What makes me upset?
Mostly myself forgetting that I choose, in every minute of ever day how I respond to the world around me. I get upset that I don't have better control of my focus.
6. How can I add to my happiness?
By subtracting negatives. This past year has taught me that turning towards what brings me joy is 10,000 percent more powerful than seeing and hyper-focusing on what is wrong, sad, bad, etc. When I pay attention to the things that make me excited, or happy, or inspired, I feel absolutely amazing.
7. What are five things I love about myself?
- My strength
- My sense of humor
- My intelligence
- My eyes
- My ability to let things go
8. What are three negative mindsets I need to let go of?
- That I can't do something, so I'll just give up
- The past
- Focusing too much on the outside world
9. How can I love myself more, daily?
By knowing that I have the power to create my best life, and no matter what happens, I am in the right place, at the right time, either getting what I want, or learning from my mistakes. By knowing that I am a magnificent being, and worth every ounce of my self appreciation.
10. What are five things that make me smile?
- My husband, and my family of assorted animals
- Elephants
- Beluga whales
- A good workout
- Art, and high fashion
11. What is my number one goal for 2021?
Getting better at controlling my own energy, and focus. Everything is working out.
12. If I could be anything at all, what would I be?
An elephant keeper and artist/designer/photographer
13. If I could travel anywhere, where would I go?
Kenya, to see my baby Roho, and the other elephants, to Venice, and to Sedona to the vortices.
14. What are three positive things I should be doing?
- Recognizing, and appreciating all the perfect things in my life, every day, multiple times a day
- Learning new things
- Appreciating myself, for the entirety of my being
15. What are three things I need to do more of?
- Moving
- Traveling
- Learning
16. What am I grateful for?
Everything. You may balk at that, but even the negatives are there to show me what I'm doing wrong, and what I would rather be doing. There's not enough digital space to list every single thing. I think it's best summed up here:
17. What do I need more of?
Patience. Breath. Practice.
Maybe it says more about me in what I chose not to answer? I've spent the majority of this life living in a past that didn't do much of anything for me but get me to this point. Some questions are just kind of repetitive and filler, but most of them are just not relevant to me.
What do I feel like my life is missing and how can I get more of what I need?Where do I want to be in 5 years?Who are the people in my life that make me the happiest?What am I afraid to do?Can I improve on any of my daily habits?Am I doing all that I can to reach my goals?What areas of my life can I improve in?What will I accomplish next year?How can I improve my daily routines?What is one piece of advice I’d give my future self?What can I do to practice more self care throughout the week?What steps can I take to be the most confident version of myself?How can I show others more love and compassion each day?Who makes me the happiest?If I could relive one moment what would it be?If I could time travel where would I go?How would I describe a perfect day?How would I describe my ideal life?What is most important to me?If I would describe myself, what would I say?If my friends were to describe me, what would they say?How can I create more positive habits?What are 3 things I need to stop doing?What’s on my mind right now?What are the top 25 things on my bucket list?Who inspires me the most and why?When was the last time I laughed until I cried?What do I forgive myself for?What am I leaving in the past?What do I want to take with me into the future?What are my top priorities?Is there something I need to change that might be holding me back?What are my goals for next month?
This is most likely the only day I will wax all philosophical and stuff. Enjoy :)
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