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A Month of “I Am Important Too” Self Reflection Questions

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Self-reflection questions to help focus on the importance of you and taking time for your happiness. #selfreflection #journaling #anxiety

A Month of “I Am Important Too” Self Reflection Questions

Self-reflection, seeking gratitude, daily journaling…all ways to see life and ourselves more clearly.  I find myself seeking these opportunities during times of stress, which happens most days when raising children, especially a highly anxious child.  Throughout the past year, I have worked hard to make time for myself, with the intention of not losing “ME” when I get overwhelmed in being a mom and a wife.  

Each day is unique, some bringing many moments of happiness and joy, while others may be filled with more moments of sadness and concern.  Even in the tough moments of life, we can find the good. Often, we focus so much on others, we forget that we are important. Taking 5 minutes to think and answer these questions, followed by finding a way to celebrate the small moments of you, can remind you that you are as important as those you take care of.  

Each day in November, I will post a question on our Facebook page and our Instagram page.   (Facebook Page and Instagram Page)  Join us in celebrating ourselves by sharing your response with others.  If you feel shy, answer the questions in your own way, but make sure to take just 5 minutes for yourself with our “I Am Important, Too” self-reflection questions, one each day.  

For those who enjoy journaling, use these questions as a journal prompt. If you are like me, journaling is something I would love to get in the habit of doing daily, but right now, answering this questions with a phrase or sentence will be an intro into journaling down the road.  If you prefer to print this list, you can do that here.

Self Reflection Questions for November

Day 1:  What 5 things are you grateful for today?  How can you enjoy those feelings of gratitude?  #gratitude

Day 2:  What makes you unique?  How can you let your uniqueness shine? #unique

Day 3:  What is on your bucket list?  How can you work towards achieving one item on your bucket list?  #bucketlist

Day 4:  What are you most proud of?  How can you create more moments of pride?  #proudmoment

Day 5:  What can you prioritize this week that will help you feel less overwhelmed?  #priorities

Day 6:  Who are you grateful to have in your life?  How can you show them your gratitude? #grateful

Day 7:  What is something kind that happened to you today?  How can you pay that kindness forward? #kindnessmatters

Day 8:  What would make you happy right now?  How can you achieve that happiness? #happiness

Day 9:  What are 3 of your strengths?  How can you share your strengths to make life better?  #mentallystrong

Day 10:  What song brings a smile to your face?  Make sure you take 4 minutes to listen to that song at least once today.  #favoritesong

Day 11:  What quote gets you through a tough moment?  Can you hang that quote in a visible place to see it daily?  #quotestoliveby

Day 12:  What smell or taste brings a smile to your face?  Now, go find that yummy smell or taste and take a few minutes of alone time to enjoy it.  #soyummy

Day 13:  What is something you want to learn?  What can you do to make sure you learn this in the near future?  #nevertooldtolearn

Day 14:  When was the last time you felt truly alive?  Is there a way to replicate this feeling now? #feelingalive

Day 15:  What was a small victory that happened in your life recently?  How can you make sure to celebrate that victory? #smallvictories

Day 16:  What makes you laugh out loud?  How can you make sure to laugh out loud more often?  #laughoutloud

Day 17:  What is the best quality of your personality?  How can you let this quality shine for often? #personality

Day 18:  What would you tell your younger self?  Now, make sure you listen to that advice as you continue to grow and learn.  #youngerself

Day 19:  What mistake did you make recently?  What did you learn from it? #mistakesarelessons

Day 20:  What are you really good at?  How can you share this talent?  #talented

Day 21:  What is your favorite thing to do when you are alone?  How can you make more time for this? #metime

Day 22:  What compliment can you give yourself?  How can you make sure you believe this? #complimentyourself

Day 23:  What is a short-term goal for yourself?  How can you ensure you will achieve this?  #goals

Day 24:  What are you most scared about?  How can you put this fear in perspective to fear it less?  #nomorefear

Day 25:  What is your dream vacation?  Is there a way to work towards achieving this?  #dreamvacation

Day 26:  What is stressing you out right now?  What can you do to lessen the stress? #stressedout

Day 27:  Who do you admire?  How can you develop those qualities in yourself?  #admire

Day 28:   What do you want to be remembered for?  How can you prioritize this? #makeitcount

Day 29:  What can you do to take better care of yourself?  How can you achieve this? #takingcareofme

Day 30: How do you feel about this daily time to focus on yourself and your happiness?  #timeforme

I hope you enjoy giving yourself time to focus on you.  I look forward to sharing this experience with all of you on our FB or Instagram or hearing from you in the comments below.  If you are struggling to find gratitude in your life, remember being grateful takes practice.  

 

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Comments

  1. Sherry says

    November 1, 2018 at 7:30 pm

    I absolutely love these self-reflection questions! I plan to share them with my staff as well. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      November 1, 2018 at 10:02 pm

      I am so happy you like them! I hope they lead to more moments of stress-free happiness!

      Reply
  2. writteninwaikiki says

    November 1, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    Some thought provoking questions. They would definitely help you to get to know and understand yourself better.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      November 1, 2018 at 10:03 pm

      I hope they lead me to a clearer path of where I want to spend my time and energy!

      Reply
  3. CherishingFlo says

    October 31, 2018 at 3:48 pm

    I love this! I’m definitely about save this so I can come back to it regularly!

    Reply
  4. Sarah Althouse says

    October 31, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    I love how you made gratitude part of self care! It’s so important to work on contentment to find that inner peace first.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      October 31, 2018 at 3:31 pm

      Thank you. I really believe from experience that gratitude can change an outlook and turn negative into a positive.

      Reply
  5. The Passive 100 says

    October 31, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    These are really insightful and meaningful questions!

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      October 31, 2018 at 3:31 pm

      Thank you. I found myself really thinking about myself as I wrote each question.

      Reply
  6. Jasmine - LoveLifeLaughMotherhood says

    October 31, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    i love this idea, and think its great for self-reflection. saving these questions!

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      October 31, 2018 at 3:32 pm

      Thank you. I hope they help you find the good in you!!!!!

      Reply
  7. makingmemoriesinstyle says

    October 31, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    This is a great read. I will be incorporating some of the daily things into my life

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      October 31, 2018 at 3:32 pm

      Thank you! I hope they help you find moments of celebration.

      Reply
  8. Shan Walker (@shanGURUwalker) says

    October 31, 2018 at 10:37 am

    What a brilliant idea to journal each day by answer the questions that you have shared. I’m sure that would be very helpful. Focusing on the wonderful things and not those things that cause anxiety I’m sure would be great.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      October 31, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      When I get overwhelmed, I have learned that I can adjust my mindset by focusing on myself and the wonderful things in it.

      Reply
  9. jplagens says

    October 30, 2018 at 10:45 pm

    Self-reflection is a great thing. I bet these questions will help others to decide where improvement and a better life is possible.

    Reply

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