20 Questions Every Woman Should Be Asking Themselves

By Jackie White

Isn’t it funny how sometimes life just seems to go by in the blink of an eye? The weeks melt into each other and suddenly the next month is upon you. It is so easy to get caught up in the stuff of everyday living and put the meaningful part of living life on the back burner. We don’t do it intentionally, but with the quick passing of the days melting into weeks, into months, and even years, we can lose sight of where we wanted to go.

One way to keep yourself on track is to take time each month and check in with yourself through a personal inventory. Asking yourself just 20 questions a month can help you gain perspective on where you are spending your time and what areas of your life need attention. This monthly check-in helps you to be intentional with your life plan. Did you just say “What life plan?” That’s totally fine, playing this game of 20 questions will help you with that too!

20 Questions to Assess Your Life and Make a Plan

The first 12 questions are going to focus on areas of your life experience that when balanced help you to live your fullest and most meaningful life.

Take a look at each of these areas and rate your satisfaction on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being most satisfied and 1 being not at all satisfied.

1. Love: how happy are you in your current love relationship?
   
2. Friendships: do you have a friend network? Do you feel supported by them?
   
3. Adventures: do you include adventure, travel, or new ideas in your life?
   
4. Environment: how do you feel about the environments you spend time in?
   
5. Health and Fitness: do you feel you are caring for your health properly?
   
6. Intellectual Life: when was the last time you learned something new?
   
7. Skills: are there any skills you have been meaning to acquire?
   
8. Spiritual Life: are you in touch with your spiritual life or Higher Power?
   
9. Career: how is your career going? Are you satisfied? 
   
10. Creative Life: do you paint, write, play music or engage in creativity regularly?
    
11. Family Life: do you feel happy with your family life? How are your relationships?
    
12. Community Life: are you giving or contributing to your community?
    
13. Of the previous 12 areas, which are balanced and which ones need attention? ​
    

For the next 7 questions, be brutally honest and be willing to dream big!
 

1. Where do you want to be in the next 1, 5, and 10 years? Are you on track?
2. If you do nothing different in your life, will you be satisfied with the outcome?
3. If you weren’t afraid of anything, what would you do with your life?
4. What do you want your legacy to be?
5. What can you do today to move your life in the direction of your dreams?
6. Are you living a lifestyle that promotes well being in your mind, body, and soul?
7. ​What are your intentions for this month to live your life in a way that supports your wellbeing and your dreams?
   

Taking the time to check in with yourself minimally each month, will help you to begin living a more balanced and happy life. For more support, join SoulShine on the first Wednesday of each month at noon to check in on your personal inventories.
 
Shine On!