Have you felt stuck in life for a while now? We all go through phases where we struggle to figure out where we are heading. If you lack motivation or are unsure where your life is going, there are specific questions you can ask yourself to help you decide what your next move should be. Keep reading as we share three of the best questions to ask yourself when you feel stuck.
Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill
⏱ 13 minutes reading time
🎧 Audio version available
What is Currently Missing From My Life?
One of the reasons we feel unsure about where we are heading in life is that we’re missing something. This could be a relationship, a job, a passion, or maybe something more materialistic. By noticing what you long for or are working towards currently, you can identify what’s missing. For example, if you are often lonely, you might realize that you need to spend more time and energy cultivating stronger relationships. Almost anything you are missing can be worked on, but you won’t know where to spend your time and resources if you don’t identify the things that are missing in the first place.
If you feel like you are just generally lacking direction in life, this indicates that your job or hobbies don’t give you a sense of purpose. While many of us are happy just making an appointment for the money, everyone needs something that makes them eager to get up in the morning. Contributing to society is vitally important, and you’ll find that you will find more abundance in your life when you identify what you currently lack. You’ll then have a clear idea of how you should be spending more of your time in the future to overcome these current issues.
What Do You Dream Of For Your Life?
Is there something you’ve always wished for since you were a young child? Are you hoping for a new job, relationship, or more money? Whatever you are constantly dreaming of, this indicates what you should be chasing after. Finding your why is so essential for giving you something to wake up for each morning. By having goals you are working towards, you’ll find that life feels more exciting and less like a chore.
When you think about this question, you’ll likely notice that there’s one thing in particular that stands out. This would be the thing that will have the most significant positive impact on your life if you are lucky enough to achieve it in the future. If you are in a relationship and live with your partner, you may want to consider answering this question together. It can help solidify your relationship and ensure you are working towards the same goals for your future.
What Do I Enjoy Doing in My Free Time?
By asking yourself what you enjoy doing in your free time or what makes you happiest in life, you can identify what you would like to spend more of your time doing. While you might think this is a selfish question, it will help you use your time and energy in a far more productive way. If you love sports, you might realize that you would be better off working in this industry in the future. You might want to think back on past achievements that you are proud of and the obstacles you had to overcome to come out victorious on the other side. Reflecting on our life is something we should all do from time to time, but often we are so busy with our everyday lives that we don’t take the time to think about how far we’ve come.
Spending our days in a way that makes us feel content and productive is what life is really about. If you go to work every day and feel miserable, it’s clear that it’s time to make a change. When you are living for the weekends or vacation time, this isn’t a healthy way to live in the long term. By adding daily, festive activities into your life, you’ll wake up motivated and excited about the day ahead. While we aren’t suggesting that you walk away from your current job, you can spend your free time more constructively and fill it with activities that you will be excited about all day long. Remember, our lives aren’t only about working, and it’s so important to do things that make you feel like life is worth living.
When you take the time out to ask yourself these three questions, you’ll find that you begin to understand your ‘why’ in life. No two people will have the same motivation, so answering these questions is an activity we recommend doing alone or with your partner. You don’t want to be swayed by the opinions of others when it’s your life that is going to be impacted. If you find yourself constantly spending your life running after other people, remember that you deserve to be happy too. Many parents find themselves only thinking about their children, but as they grow older, they are left with a gap in their lives due to not seeing their passions. Make sure you take the time out before it’s too late to find your ‘why’ so that you don’t look back on your life with regret.
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