The 5 Things To Ask Yourself To Have an Amazing 2023

As the new year approaches, we find ourselves taking stock of what has been and what we hope to accomplish in the next 365 days. What do I wish to change about myself? What parts will I need to focus on more? What new behaviors do I wish to develop? These are just a few of the questions we ask ourselves each year.

The point is that these are generic and shallow inquiries that do not help us strike the target, especially if our objective is to advance and attain more universal prosperity. This is reinforced by psychologist and mental coach Corey Wilks, author of an article published in Psychology Today in which he discusses the five crucial questions to ask yourself right now to ensure a prosperous 2023.

According to Wilks, in reality, the questions we focus on «do not go to the essence of what a life well lived means to us or how to construct it. The goal of the end-of-year reflection is to take stock of two things: "How you spent your time, energy, and attention" and "How much better the way you used those resources has improved your life".

To gain clarity on what you genuinely want from your life and employment, you must ask yourself probing questions about what it truly means to have a decent life and accomplish meaningful work.

Here are the five questions Corey Wilks uses in his coaching practice to assist and explain how to develop a life that is aligned with your values and prosperous.

1) If this were my final week on earth, would I be happy with how I spent my time?

"Most of us live thinking about what we would like to accomplish 'someday': ' One day, I'll travel', ' One day, I'll write that book ', 'One day, I'll spend more time with my kids or my spouse'. But one day, we'll be done with someday.'" "This inquiry helps highlight anything that we've brought into our lives that has depleted our energy or those big tasks that we've been putting off," Wilks writes.

2) Am I acting in "memento mori"?

Memento mori means "remember that you must die". He encourages us to be grateful for what we have while we have it. "You won't always be able to live near your best pals. You won't always be able to reach out to your mother. You will not always be in good health. Life is both transient and priceless. Remember that it will come to an end», says the specialist.

3) What would I do if I didn't have to worry about money?

In other words, are we working only for the money, even if we are miserable, or do we enjoy what we do? "Money and the meaning we give it are not mutually incompatible; it is possible to earn by doing a meaningful job. "When you enjoy your job, you're tapping into intrinsic drive, which is a component of human flourishing," Wilks explains.

4. Where am I making things too complicated?

"It's easy to squander time attempting to optimize your job ahead of time, or building cutting-edge company strategies and procedures, but being busy is not the same as being productive," says the mental coach. "Most of the time, this frantic labor is a distraction that eventually inhibits us from acting. Remember that sometimes it is important to disregard the concept of perfection to progress».

5. How is my fear of failure, judgment, uncertainty, and success preventing me from accomplishing meaningful work?

"Most of us can have a lot bigger influence than we allow ourselves to think," Wilks says. "The first step in overcoming limiting ideas and self-sabotaging habits in our life is identifying where they occur."

The additional advice

Last but not least, Corey Wilks advocates asking yourself these questions on a weekly or monthly basis and not just once a year, since «the more often you take inventory of your accomplishments and goals, the faster you may reverse the trajectory if you feel you are completely off path".

Thank you for reading!

See you next time.

Wero