What Pulls & Compels Us
3 Questions on What Interests & Motivates YOU
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When we check in with ourselves, we gain insight into our disposition, our beliefs, our self-talk, our aspirations, and direction. Awareness of what peaks our interest and holds meaning for us helps inform our habits and decisions, and can improve our sense of agency, gratitude, and well-being. In the spirit of wellness, insight, and fun, three questions:
What are your strongest beliefs about yourself and the world?
What’s the best job you ever had, and what made it great? (choose 3)
a. It wasn’t demanding / wasn’t difficult.
b. I had more responsibility than I expected.
c. My team built something important.
d. I learned a great deal.
e. I was paid well.
f. I was able to slack off / just get by.
g. I admired my colleagues and coworkers.
h. I was told exactly what to do.
i. I met high expectations.
j. I had autonomy / could work independently.
k. Other
If you were required to take two courses at your local college or university this Fall, what subjects or classes would you choose? All logistics are set up - time, money and materials are not an issue.
Will you pivot or stay the course? Try something novel? Re-energize a longtime pursuit? Questions like these and the answers that follow can be catalysts for fresh ideas and decisions. Whatever the questions and whatever the answers, it’s exciting to know that what’s next is up to you.
Use self-awareness to decide priorities and goals. By moving forward with renewed focus on what’s important, and what you can do for the world, you’re on your way to a bright and refreshed tomorrow.
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