I’ve noticed that life gets simpler the older I get. Maybe
I’m wiser, maybe I’m just done with needless drama…or maybe I’m opening to
truths that were always there, waiting for me to be ready to discover them.
I recently found one of those truths.
The
quality of your life depends on the quality of the questions you ask yourself on
a daily basis.
It’s that simple.
Are you waking up only to have questions running around in
your head like:
“Why does
life have to be so hard?”
“Why
do I always feel so tired?”
“Why
is he/she/a group/whatever out to get me?”
“How
can they be so stupid?”
“Why
can’t I find a great relationship?”
How do these types of questions make you feel? Horrible,
right? Not the way you want to start your day. These questions lead to
frustration, overwhelm and more stress. Forget that! These questions look
outside yourself and can reinforce feelings of being victimized or hopeless.
To help create a better quality of life, start the day
asking questions like:
“How can I be healthier/happier/more productive
today?”
“What do I need to do to have more
clarity in my life?”
“How can I serve today?”
“Who can I surprise today?”
“What am I grateful for right now?”
How do these types of self-directed questions make you
feel? Empowered? YES!
YOU have the power to change the way you experience your
life and asking better questions is a great way to start. Ask questions that
help trigger ideas on actions you can take. You will certainly have challenges
in your life. We all do. The quality of your life can be determined by the
questions you ask yourself every day especially in the wake of challenges.
AN EVEN BETTER WAY TO ASK QUESTIONS…is to ask the divine
part of you for guidance.
“What would my best self do in this situation?”
“How can I take action from my divine
self here?”
Get quiet, go inside and ask your questions. Use meditation,
concentrate on your heart space or simply declare “I’m asking from my highest self…” It may take some practice, but
you get the idea.
Here’s a couple quick ways to remember to ask yourself empowering
questions:
- Put a sticky note by your bed to remind you to ask great questions as soon as you get up.
- Put a reminder on your phone.
- Add another note on top of something you use in your evening routine before bed. Questions for the end of the day could be: “What went great today?” “What could have been better?” “What could I do differently tomorrow?”
Ask better questions – from your divine self – to live a
happier, healthier more fulfilled life. Monitor your thoughts and reword
questions when you catch yourself in an unhealthy pattern.
One last question: how will you use this insight to change
the quality of your life for the better?
