Nearly everyone repeatedly faces the challenge of being ready,
willing and able to be truly objectively introspective, and, thus
meaningfully, take that first, essential step, to better know both our
strengths, and weaknesses, and attempt to positively address them, to
create the best course to personally pursue. I often refer to this
process as our introspective, checkup from the neck up, and personally
believe that unless we often perform this behavior, it becomes nearly
impossible to be the best we can be! While many people worry, or even
question what to do, and exhibit a considerable amount of self-doubt,
that they either end up using in a positive (constructive,
self-improving) or negative (more self-doubt that becomes overly
limiting) way, few do so in a personally instructive, and
self-improvement motivated manner. Therefore, to assist us in our
self-analysis, I have created these five questions to always ask
yourself. No matter what you do, you should benefit from this self - assessment!
1. Would you like you?: You'd possibly be somewhat surprised that, although most people would avow that they would, most people are somewhat ambiguous, at best, and many are more negative than positive. When you ask yourself this question, start by trying to step away from the fact it is you, and look objectively, in a way you would in considering how you feel about others. What are the things (or characteristic, qualities, etc) that you like, and what things do you view far less favorably? Do this in a positive, constructive way, rather than to merely lose your self-confidence, and become the best you can be!
2. Does what you say to others, match what your self-talk says?: Unless these are in sync, you will possess a sort of ambiguity that creates inner conflict and, often, self-disdain. Avoid the tendency for empty rhetoric, and focus on assuring that you consistently walk your talk!
3. How strongly do you believe in your goals?: Are your stated goals and beliefs truly your own, or do you claim them merely to feel comfortable, fit in with the crowd, or avoid making waves? You must take proud ownership of your personal goals, and they must motivate you to pursue a certain direction, and a quality code of behavior and ethics.
4. Will you create an action plan, and take actual action, on it?: Merely creating some sort of action plan may be little more than an exercise in futility, or a veritable waste of time, unless you transform your planning to meaningful activities, that direct your actions in a forward-looking direction. If you feel strongly about your dreams and goals, you will proactively pursue them, in a timely and well-conceived, and executed manner.
5. Will you persist and persevere?: If something means that much to you, you must consistently and persistently pursue them, without delay, excuses or procrastination. Quite often, the main difference between the most successful individuals, as opposed to the rest of the crowd, is their persistence and perseverance, while others give up, develop the proverbial loser's-limp, and settle for being mediocre, and unfulfilled.
If you are willing to give yourself a checkup from the neck up, on a somewhat regular basis, you will end up believing far more in yourself. Keep asking yourself how you might be the best you can be!
1. Would you like you?: You'd possibly be somewhat surprised that, although most people would avow that they would, most people are somewhat ambiguous, at best, and many are more negative than positive. When you ask yourself this question, start by trying to step away from the fact it is you, and look objectively, in a way you would in considering how you feel about others. What are the things (or characteristic, qualities, etc) that you like, and what things do you view far less favorably? Do this in a positive, constructive way, rather than to merely lose your self-confidence, and become the best you can be!
2. Does what you say to others, match what your self-talk says?: Unless these are in sync, you will possess a sort of ambiguity that creates inner conflict and, often, self-disdain. Avoid the tendency for empty rhetoric, and focus on assuring that you consistently walk your talk!
3. How strongly do you believe in your goals?: Are your stated goals and beliefs truly your own, or do you claim them merely to feel comfortable, fit in with the crowd, or avoid making waves? You must take proud ownership of your personal goals, and they must motivate you to pursue a certain direction, and a quality code of behavior and ethics.
4. Will you create an action plan, and take actual action, on it?: Merely creating some sort of action plan may be little more than an exercise in futility, or a veritable waste of time, unless you transform your planning to meaningful activities, that direct your actions in a forward-looking direction. If you feel strongly about your dreams and goals, you will proactively pursue them, in a timely and well-conceived, and executed manner.
5. Will you persist and persevere?: If something means that much to you, you must consistently and persistently pursue them, without delay, excuses or procrastination. Quite often, the main difference between the most successful individuals, as opposed to the rest of the crowd, is their persistence and perseverance, while others give up, develop the proverbial loser's-limp, and settle for being mediocre, and unfulfilled.
If you are willing to give yourself a checkup from the neck up, on a somewhat regular basis, you will end up believing far more in yourself. Keep asking yourself how you might be the best you can be!
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