At the cusp of new beginnings many of us take time to reflect on our lives by looking back over the past and ahead into the future. We ponder the successes, failures and standout events that are slowly scripting our life’s story. This process of self reflection helps maintain a conscious awareness of where we’ve been and where we intend to go. It is pertinent to the organization and preservation of our dreams, goals and desires.

If you would like to maximize the benefits of self reflection, I have 20 questions for you. These questions should be reviewed every Sunday morning or sometime during the weekend when you have some quiet time to think. Remember, reflection is the key to progression.

What did I learn last week? – If you have trouble answering this question, it’s time for a change. It doesn’t matter how old you are, you should learn something new every week.

What was my greatest accomplishment over the past week? – Reflecting on your accomplishments is a healthy way to raise self confidence and contentment. It’s also an effective way to track your progress.

Which moment from last week was the most memorable and why? – It may open up your mind to new passions and goals, or simple pastimes worth revisiting.

What’s the #1 thing I need to accomplish this week? – Everything else is secondary, and should be treated as such. Nevertheless, this question will also shine light on other noteworthy tasks.

What can I do right now to make the week less stressful? – Set reminders in your calendar, get your laundry done, fill the car with gas… organize yourself.

What have I struggled with in the past that might also affect the upcoming week? – The idea here is to learn from your struggles and better equip yourself for future encounters.

What was last week’s biggest time sink? – Steer clear of this in the future. Setup physical barriers against distractions if you have to.

Am I carrying any excess baggage into the week that can be dropped? – Physical clutter, mental clutter… eliminate the unnecessary so the necessary may shine bright.

What have I been avoiding that needs to get done? – Pencil in a time to get these things done. For any 2-minute or less tasks, consider scheduling them first thing Monday morning.

What opportunities are still on the table? – If it’s still available and you want it, make a concrete plan to go after it this week.
Is there anyone I’ve been meaning to talk to? – Regular communication can solve problems before they fester. Always keep an open line of communication to those around you.

Is there anyone that deserves a big ‘Thank You’? – Take time each week to thank the people who have helped you. Your kind gesture will not go unnoticed.

How can I help someone else this coming week? – The easiest way to get what you want is to help others get what they want. If you help them, they will remember you when you need help.

What are my top 3 goals for the next 3 years? – You’ll never make any progress in life if you don’t setup realistic goals for yourself.

Have any of my recent actions moved me closer to my goals? – If the answer is no, something needs to change.

What’s the next step for each goal? – Knowing the next step is the key to accomplishing the whole.

What am I looking forward to during the upcoming week? – The answer can act as a great source of motivation. If nothing exists, schedule something to look forward to.

What are my fears? – Consciously address your fears each week and slowly work on resolving them. It’s all about taking baby steps.

What am I most grateful for? – It’s a smart way to keep things in perspective, and something you should never lose sight of.

If I knew I only had one week to live, who would I spend my time with? – Another helpful reminder… Life is short. Spend more time with the people you care about.

Take 30 minutes every Sunday and give yourself the gift of self reflection. It has worked wonders for me, and I am confident it will do the same for you.

在每个新开始的时候，我们很多人都喜欢花时间通过回顾过去展望未来来反省我们的生活。我们思索成功，失败及那些慢慢勾画出我们的生活故事的显著事件。这个自我反省的过程帮助我们清醒地意识到我们到了哪里以及我们要去哪里。它和我们密切相关并且保护我们的梦想，目标和渴望。

如果你想要使自我反省的利益最大化，我为你准备了20个问题。这些问题应该在每个周日的早晨或者一周内某个时间你有安静的时间去思考的时候反复思考。记住，反思是进步的关键。

1. 你上周学到了什么？——如果你在回答这个问题的时候有困难，就是你应该做些改变的时间了。不管你多大，你每个周都应该学习一些新东西。

2. 上周我最大的成就是什么？——反思你的成就是一种建立自信和满足的健康方式。它也是一种记录你的进步的有效方式。

3. 从上周开始那个时刻是最值得纪念的，为什么？——它可以打开你的思想去接受或者开始新的感情和目标，或者只是简单的回忆过去值得纪念的时光。

4. 我这个周需要放到第一位去做的事情是什么？ ——所有其他的事情都是第二位的，而且应该这样对待。然而，这个问题应该也可以照亮其他值得记录的任务。

5. 我现在可以做什么可以使这个周不那么紧张和有压力？——在你的日历上设置提醒，洗衣，为汽车加满汽油……组织你自己的生活，使它有条理。

6. 我上周作的什么抗争是不是也会影响到下个周？——这里的这个主意是为了要从你的困难里吸取教训以及可以让自己为将来的困难做更好的准备。

7. 上周最大的时间浪费是什么？——今后要清醒地避开。如有必要设置一些身体方面的障碍以避免分心。

8. 我是不是背负了过多的本可以丢掉的包袱进入下下个周？——身体方面的混乱，精神上的混乱……要消除这些不必要的因素，这样那些必要的东西就会发光。

9. 我一直避免但是应该做的事情——用铅笔把这些事情列出来。对于任何只需两分钟就可以完成的任务或者任何花费时间很少的任务，可以考虑把他们列入周一早晨第一件要做的事情。

10. 哪些机会是仍然还在的？——如果它仍在而且你仍然想要这个机会，这个周就制定个周详的计划去抓住它。

11. 是不是有个人我一直想要去和他谈话？——有规律的交流可以在问题恶化之前就得到解决，时刻对于你周围的人们敞开交流之门。

12. 是不是有人知道你致以最深的谢意。——每周都花一些时间去感谢那些帮助过你的人。你的这种友善的做法不会被忽视的。

13. 在下个周我可以怎样帮助别人？ ——想要得到自己想要的东西最简单的做法是帮助别人得到他们想要的。如果你帮助了他们，当你需要帮忙的时候他们会想起你的。

14. 我以后3年3个最高目标是什么？——如果你不为自己设立现实的目标的话你永远都不可能在生活中获得进步。

15. 我最近的行动有没有使我朝我的目标更近了一些？——如果答案是否定的，就需要做些改变了。

16. 每个目标的下一步是什么？——知道下一步是达到整个目标的关键。

17. 在接下来的一周我想要的是什么？——答案可以作为动力的主要来源。如果没有什么，制定一些要去追求的东西。

18. 我害怕的是什么？——每周有意识地记下你所害怕的东西，然后慢慢攻克解决他们。只是需要一些小步骤而已。

19. 我最感激的是什么？——这是全面正确地看待事物的最好方法，而且也是你永远不不该忽视的事情。

20. 如果我知道我的生命只还有一周，我会和谁一起度过余生?——另一个有用的提醒——生命是短暂的。多花些时间和你在乎的人一起度过。

每个周日花上30分钟反省一下自己。对我来说非常有用，而且我相信它对你也会有用处的。