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We make our way through life by asking questions. How, when, where, what\u2019s next?\u00a0 We ask strangers, co-workers, and loved ones. The most important questions are the ones we ask ourselves.<\/p>\n

Why ask yourself questions?\u00a0 To create awareness. It\u2019s much easier to change something if you are aware.\u00a0 Want more of something or less of something else?\u00a0 Start with awareness.<\/p>\n

When we ask ourselves questions, the answers shine a light on our lives.\u00a0 They tell us what we\u2019re doing and where we\u2019re going.\u00a0 We may not always like the answers but it\u2019s easier to change if we\u2019re first aware.\u00a0 It\u2019s our own form of tough love.<\/p>\n

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The best questions<\/b><\/p>\n

You may have see on others suggest daily questions such as, \u201cwhat are we grateful for, what made us laugh, who loves me.\u201d\u00a0 These are all good questions. The best questions though are the ones that make us uncomfortable or make us stretch. Not the positive, happy ones but the ones that make us think, \u201cuh oh.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ask yourself important questions everyday.\u00a0 Or better yet have someone else ask you the questions.\u00a0 Someone to hold you accountable. Did you workout today? Did you turn off the television? Were you nice to your spouse?\u00a0 Are you proud of your day?<\/p>\n

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Questions for you<\/b><\/p>\n

You can create your own list of questions depending on what\u2019s important in your life. As a starting place, here are questions you could ask everyday.<\/p>\n

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1) How much did I spend? <\/b><\/p>\n

You were hoping for questions about the deep inner meaning of life?\u00a0 But money? Kind of materialistic? Well, sure.\u00a0 Like it or not, money is a tool we use to put a price tag on our time and values. Being aware of where your money goes is a good clue about where your priorities are.<\/p>\n

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2) Who did I help?<\/b><\/p>\n

People who are happiest encourage others, help others, and are generous with others. It might seem counterintuitive but when we help others, we help ourselves.<\/p>\n

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3) What did I learn?<\/b><\/p>\n

Did you learn the latest celebrity news on omg! or did you learn how to play a minor chord on the guitar?\u00a0 What we learn everyday is another clue about our priorities and where we\u2019re headed in life.<\/p>\n

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<\/b>4) What can be improved?<\/b><\/p>\n

This is a simple way to look back at your day and notice areas that could use improvement. Going to workout but didn\u2019t? Eat healthier? Smile more? Too much time feeling sorry for yourself? You can\u2019t go back and change anything about today but a lesson can be learned and tomorrow you\u2019ll have a chance to make it better.<\/p>\n

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5) Did you do anything towards a breakthrough project? <\/b><\/p>\n

Lots of what we do in life falls in the category of maintenance, status quo, or just keeping busy. We go to work, spend time with friends\/family, or hobbies.<\/p>\n

Breakthrough projects have the potential to take us to another level.\u00a0 Get a passport. Buy the airline ticket.\u00a0 Send an email to ask someone about being a mentor. Sign up for the language lesson.\u00a0 Apply to graduate school. Ask her to marry you. Buy a house. Sell your house.<\/p>\n

Too many days without time spent on breakthrough projects and you won\u2019t make progress towards your dreams.<\/p>\n

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6) Is that okay? <\/b><\/p>\n

This is a great follow-up to ask after each of the first five questions.\u00a0 Suppose we spent more than normal today but the money went towards something we really value. Then that\u2019s okay. Ate a gallon of ice cream? Probably not okay.<\/p>\n

After you decide if it\u2019s okay or not, then what? It\u2019s your life and you get to live it. By asking the questions, awareness has been created about where you are and where you\u2019re headed.<\/p>\n

After you notice your direction, then ask yourself if that\u2019s okay. It\u2019s up to you.<\/p>\n

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Do you like to live a life of adventure and also think it\u2019s important to help others? Then stop by Kurt\u2019s blog at More Than Adventure<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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