Living Your Best Life
Seven questions to ask yourself
Last fall, I wrote a Living Well post listing nine habits to increase longevity. My husband and I set goals for incorporating healthy habits and living our lives with intention. Shortly after that post, I read an article1 about changing one’s life trajectory and shared it with my husband. To continue the pursuit of living well, we discussed our answers and figured out ways to make other changes besides the nine habits.
Living our best lives means actively pursuing a fulfilling life that aligns with our passions, values, and goals. We regularly talk about these to stay connected. Today, I’m sharing an adapted version of questions to ask yourself and sharing my answers. I hope the questions help you live your best life, too. 🥰
Living Your Best Life
1. What can you do to make life easier and more meaningful?
Ordering household items and groceries online is one thing that makes my life easier. To make my life more meaningful, I intentionally schedule dates with my husband, plan time with friends, and ensure I connect with my children and their spouses regularly.
2. Which habits improve your well-being?
What improves my well-being is daily time with God, exercising regularly, and cooking healthy meals.
3. What should you begin to say “no” to that you’ve been saying yes?
Before saying yes to something, I ask myself, “Will this fill my cup or empty it?” I need to discern whether it will add value to me spiritually, emotionally, or physically. If it doesn’t, it’s a “no.” I used to say “yes” to too many things, which left me frustrated or exhausted.
4. How do you want to be remembered?
In other words, this question asks what legacy you want to leave. I want to be remembered as a loving wife and mom who loves Jesus, as a caring friend, and as someone who made a difference in the lives of children.
5. Is there anything you’ve procrastinated doing that would reduce stress once it’s finished?
A few things I’ve avoided but want to accomplish are decluttering the guest bathroom cabinets, getting my shingles vaccines, and figuring out health insurance.
6. Which relationships bring you joy?
My list includes my husband, children, their spouses, and dear friends. Life is too short to intentionally spend time with people who aren’t life-giving, supportive, or enjoyable.
7. What is something you can stop doing to make room for what truly matters?
For me, this meant ending a long-standing tutoring job. I loved it but knew it was time to move on so I could spend more time on other activities I enjoy.
“One filled with joy preaches without preaching.” -Mother Teresa
I hope you’ll take the time to answer these questions yourself and determine whether you need to make any changes to live your best life. Answering these questions can be difficult at times, but it’s all worth it if it helps you enjoy life more. ❤️
With love, Natalie xx
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https://www.yourtango.com/self/questions-change-trajectory-of-life
Such good questions, and so interesting to reflect on. Thank you for sharing them with us, along with your own answers. My response to the procrastination one would be WAY longer than yours!! 😂 But so often, the tasks we put off take SO much less time to tackle than we imagine they will, yet the psychological weight they lift is amazing. I really like Gretchen Rubin's idea of dedicating a "power hour" once a week or so to getting those things on the list done. 🏡💗
Food for thought....Witnessing the love you have for your family, friends and Jesus is beautiful and I feel so fortunate that you've included me in your friendship circle. You embody the type of human I strive to be, each and every day. Thank you for showing me the way. ❤️