Episode 163: Let’s Do a Self Check-In
When was the last time you REALLY checked in with yourself, your needs, wants, and what life is currently throwing at you? This is so helpful and you are going to feel so much better about what to do next after listening to this episode.
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What is a self-check in?
An intentional meeting with yourself, your current state of being, feeling, physically, mentally, emotionally
An opportunity to reconnect with yourself, what you want, how life is going, and what might need to change or stay the same
When should you do them?
Every quarter
Every time something in your schedule shifts
Every time you have more, less, or new responsibilities
Why should you do them?
Checking in allows you to notice what's working and whats not
become more efficient
Make sure your needs are being met
Acknowledge and validate what you're currently experiencing
no one else will know what you need better than yourself
Where to start?
Carve out an hour of time
Go somewhere if you can - the park, the library, hide in the bathroom of your car if you need to
Calm your nervous system - 4-7-8 breathing exercise
Check in with your body
Put on some music or ASMR that helps you feel inspired and grounded - this could be Enya, spa music, or rain sounds you YouTube
Bring a blank notebook and your favorite pen
Ask yourself 5 simple questions
What am I constantly thinking about lately? What's been top of mind?
What do I want more of right now? (experiential and tangible)
What do I want less of? (experiential and tangible)
What times of the day do I feel the most frustrated? Why?
What times of day do I feel the most at peace? Why?
What are your current allowances and reminders for self?
I am allowed to have changing wants, needs, and ideas
I am allowed to make new choices that may be vastly different than choices I made in the past
I am allowed to "break the rules" of my day when I need to
What resources do you want to come back to? Articles, books, podcasts that help you remember who you are and who you want to be
Action Zone:
When will I plan my week?
When will I plan my day?
When will I do this check in again? Put it on the calendar, set a reminder.
