An Opportunity to Reflect: a Coaching Exercise
PLEASE DO USE THIS POWER OF MUM REFLECTION EXERCISE WHENEVER YOU NEED - A CHANCE TO GENTLY REFLECT ON HOW YOUR YEAR IS GOING (I WOULD RECOMMEND DOING EVERY THREE MONTHS OR QUARTER). COPY THE QUESTIONS DOWN INTO A JOURNAL, OR USE THIS EDITABLE PDF.CREATIVITY
What does creativity mean to you?
Does creativity feel possible in your every day rhythm at the moment?
What needs to change to make space for more creativity in your life?
What did you enjoy doing as a child which could be classed as creative?
Does creativity need to be something in your every day? Could it be something you do once a week in a more structured way?
What are the benefits that more creativity will bring to your life?
RELATIONSHIPS
rank your relationships in order of time you’re spending on them
Which relationship(s) feel like they need more nurturing?
Are there relationships where you’re physically together but not mentally present? What needs to change to make you more present?
Is there any romance in your life at the moment? What could romance look like right now?
How is your relationship with yourself?
Are there any friends you need to call for a catch up?
Is there anyone in your life who is taking up much of your time but giving you no joy in return?
Any drainers in your life as opposed to radiators?
SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
How much reading have you had the opportunity to do, and how has this benefitted you?
What are your favourite ways to learn (online articles, radio, podcasts, books, courses, E-courses, coaching) and what could you do to maximise time and exposure to them?
How much time would you feel comfortable giving to self-development and learning each week? What would progress look like
How important is learning to you?
DAY-TO-DAY LIVING AND HABITS
Have you noticed any trends in mood in the last month?
What do you find affects your mood (if anything?)
What habits are you aware of that you’d like to keep?
What habits are you aware of that you’d like to change?
What habits would you like to develop?
Where are you spending time on things that aren’t bringing you any sense of achievement/joy/ happiness
How’s your sleep?
How much time do you get outdoors each week?
What is challenging you at the moment?
What three things could you do to explore an alternative to this challenge?
MONEY
How in control of your finances do you feel?
How are you tracking your finances?
How open with yourself and with your nearest and dearest have you been about money?
Where (if anywhere) are there places where it feels like money is being vanished without you being aware
Are there any areas where you would like to invest your money but are scared to?
Are there any areas where you feel you are wasting money-is this true?
When did you last review your Direct Debits
PHYSICAL HEALTH
If 10 is brilliant and 1 is awful, what number would you attribute to your physical health?
What physical activities do you really enjoy doing (and yes this can include sex, with yourself or with another)
What physical activities could you build into your life?
What needs to be communicated to those around you to make space for you to nurture your physical health?
What support do you need to make this happen?
EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
(NOTE I DO NOT COVER MENTAL HEALTH BECAUSE I AM NOT A THERAPIST, BUT IF YOU HAVE CONSISTENTLY LOW MOOD, ANXIETY, PANIC, OR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IS FEELING BAD, PLEASE DO CHECK OUT THIS NHS WEBSITE
If 10 is brilliant and 1 is awful, what number would you attribute to your emotional well-being)
what makes your emotional well-being brighter? This could include a) journalling b) doing something creative c) going for a walk d) getting off social media when passively scrolling e) spending time with friends f) cooking g) HIIT h)dancing i) reading (you get the idea)
What needs to be communicated to those around you to make space for you to nurture your physical health?
What support do you need to make this happen?
WORK
Note: this isn’t a detailed analysis of how your business is doing if you own one, or in the planning stages - you will need the Business Reflections workbook for that (coming soon). Though arguably the above categories are even more important if you’re running your own thing, as it can be so easy to do all your planning and reflecting around your work and work alone...
How “you” do you feel at work
Where are you facing challenge at work?
What projects, events or accomplishments are you particularly proud of?
How valued are you feeling at work?
Who do you need greater support and a sense of appreciation (if anyone?)
Are there any areas where you feel you could work smarter or more efficiently?
Any goals for the next work month?
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