What Do You Want?
The question sounds deceptively simple, but it's often the most difficult to answer. Allowing yourself to explore your deepest desires can be very frightening. You may also not think you have the time to consider something as fanciful as what you want out of life, but it's important to remind yourself that a life of fulfillment does not usually happen by chance, but by design.
It's helpful to ask some thought-provoking questions to help you discover the possibilities of what you want out of life. Consider every aspect of your life, personal and professional, tangible and intangible. Contemplate all the important areas, family and friends, career and success, health and quality of life, spiritual connection and personal growth, and don't forget about fun and enjoyment.
✓Some tips to guide you:
Remember to ask why you want certain things
Think about what you want, not on what you don't want.
Give yourself permission to dream.
Be creative. Consider ideas that you never thought possible.
Focus on your wishes, not what others expect of you.
Some questions to start your exploration:
What really matters to you in life? Not what should matter, what does matter.
What would you like to have more of in your life?
Set aside money for a moment; what do you want in your career?
What are your secret passions and dreams?
What would bring more joy and happiness into your life?
What do you want your relationships to be like?
What qualities would you like to develop?
What are your values? What issues do you care about?
What are your talents? What's special about you?
What would you most like to accomplish?
What would legacy would you like to leave behind?
It may be helpful to write your thoughts down in a journal or creative vision board if you're the creative type. Add your own questions, and ask others what they want out of life. Relax and make this exercise fun. You may want to set your answers aside for a while and come back to them later to see if any have changed or if you have anything to add