7
Questions You Should Ask Yourself At The End Of Each Day
Each
day we have tons of inquiries -- for our co-workers, our friends, our families.
But do we ever ask ourselves any questions? If we don't, we may be framing our
own mindsets through someone else's lens. Below are seven questions that will
not only help you take a positive perspective on your day, but set up tomorrow
for greater success.
What did I learn today?
Just
because we're no longer in school doesn't mean we have to stop gaining insight
about the world around us. In fact, research suggests a constant pursuit of new
information as we grow older may contribute to more well-being. It doesn't matter if it's
a few words in a new language or how to use the copier at work -- end each day
with more knowledge than the day before.
How do I feel?
We should always prioritize our mental health. Your emotional wellness is just
as crucial as your physical wellness, despite what the stigma around mental
illnesses may have you believe. "Unfortunately, in health care, we tend to
split the mind and body sometimes," John F. Greden, M.D., the executive
director of the University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center, previously told HuffPost. But, he says, the two
actually work in tandem. Pay attention to shifts in your thoughts and feelings,
for if they go unresolved it could start affecting your behavior.
How did I make others
feel?
How
you treat someone else says a lot about who you are. Approaching someone
with compassion, authenticity and kindness can go a long way. In fact, research
suggests that extending generosity to others not
only improves their lives, but increases our well-being also.
What can I do better
tomorrow?
No one is perfect. We're constantly making tiny errors or massive mistakes --
but we're still here. It's important to acknowledge your speed bumps, but set
goals for yourself in the future. In other words, we need to make friends with
failure. Author Mike Liguori explains why screw ups are actually blessings in a
HuffPost blog. He writes:
Failures
... provide us clarity. Initially, when something doesn't work out, we tend to
sulk on how bad the situation is and how we completely screwed up. When the
dust settles and we can shift our focus to the pros and cons of the experience,
clarity brings perspective. It allows us to view what went wrong and
instantaneously we look to the next venture aware of past mistakes or
reflecting back on the previous experience.
What am I grateful for?
Gratitude
isn't just some vague, spiritual concept that only works if you believe it does
-- there's actual science behind practicing a little thankfulness. Studies show
writing down what you're grateful for can lead to stronger relationships, better sleep and increased happiness.
How much stress did I
experience?
Burnout is a silent killer when it comes to our productivity and happiness. If
we just roll through the motions each day without taking a critical look at our
lives, we may not realize how exhausted we really are until it's too late. As
HuffPost President and Editor-in-Chief Arianna Huffington explained to Time, we need to check in with
ourselves as often as we do with our phone's batteries:
We
have a million ways to recharge our phones, portable chargers, cables, extra
battery packs, but look at how we treat ourselves. Our own energy has to be
below 5% before we figure out that we need to sleep, to recharge, to take a
break. That has to change.
What made me smile?
Because
everyone deserves to end their day on a happy note. Just think of how much
better you'll sleep if you go to bed with more jubilant thoughts. If your day
was the absolute worst, this just might cheer you up.
The
Huffington Post | By Lindsay
Holmes
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/29/questions-to-ask-yourself_n_6957326.html?ncid=newsltushpmg00000003&ir=India
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