Comments on: 7 Questions to End Your Week With https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/ Practical Tips for Productive Living Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:04:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 By: Cecil McIntosh https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3421433 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:04:45 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3421433 I enjoy your post and I would add that self-reflection could be even more profound if done on a daily basic.

Here’s my approach.

At the end of the day I close my eyes and do a review of my day. I acknowledge and cherish my successes.

I look at the upsets of my day and I fix them in my mind to be the way or the results I would have liked.

This removes all my emotional stress like overwhelm and any other frustration and it allows me to end each day in a state of perfection. It also lets me to go to bed at peace and to sleep like baby.

So instead of waiting for insights at the end of the week I get them on a daily basic.

Peace,

Cecil.

]]> By: Vishnu https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3415872 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:10:55 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3415872 HI Marc, This is probably something I’m doing quite regularly but never in a conscious or formalized way. And definitely not weekly.

I think the two which resonate most with me are #1 and #5. It’s always good to find pleasant discoveries in our lives and be grateful for them. ANd #5 on how we respond to fear. We spend so much of our lives living in fear that stepping back a little back each week, can help us overcome this pesky adversary in our lives. Our greatest potential is usually held back by this character! The first thing we can do is recognize fear for what it is and observe how we respond to it.

]]> By: TJ https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3401253 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:07:00 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3401253 Certainly these questions are common to many of us, but actually taking the time and effort to honestly ask them is what’s important. Thank you for the reminder. This Friday evening I will be asking myself a few important questions.

]]> By: Davis Nguyen https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3397410 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 21:49:08 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3397410 Thanks for another great article Marc.

I would add this one to the list and it is one I asked myself every day:

What positive impacts did I have in someone else’s life.

While I think it is great that I focus on my own development. One of the greatest and fulfilling thing I find I can do is to make a difference in someone else’s life: passing on a scholarship, connecting them with someone, attending on of their events, giving them a call.

Like David, I also keep a journal.

]]> By: Marc Chernoff https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3396273 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:17:27 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3396273 @David Greer: I’m a big fan of journaling too. I actually use questions to fuel my journal entries on a daily basis.

@Patrik Edblad: I love this journaling framework. Thank you for sharing it.

@Kristin Barton Cuthriell: Yes, The Road Less Traveled is my favorite personal development book, bar none.

@Shady Bauchanan: The Trouble Tree idea is interesting. I’ve never heard about that method. I may give it a try. Thank you for sharing.

@Michelle: Wonderful questions, answers and insights. 🙂

@Jenn: With a little mindfulness, we can all get back on track. Good luck.

@Amandah: Great questions. And I also agree that meditation and exercise are vitally important as well. I do both almost every day to center my mind and reinvigorate my body.

@Mary Lynn: Sometimes relaxation is what’s needed most. I wish you well in your post surgery recovery.

@Susanna Halonen: Excellent blog post!

@David Rapp: Ah, yes… the carry over affect is so important. Learning to let go of baggage from one part of our lives, so it doesn’t rattle another part of our lives, always helps. Thanks for the continued support and insight.

@Joan: It may seem tough, but YOU ARE TOUGH too. Don’t forget that. One day at a time is all there ever is. Read The Power of Now

@Ryan: Thanks for sharing the doc. Great idea.

@Andrew Coleman: Did David Greer introduce you to our blog. Or is this a coincidence? I’m curious.

@Kevin Carroll, Gene Hernandez and Cal: Loved your additions to the list. Thanks.

@Nancy: Beautiful attitude. An attitude like that makes the impossible, possible.

@All: Thank you again for keeping the conversation alive. You have brought new depth to my ideas about weekly self-reflection. And a few of your insights will likely be implemented at my end this week. 😉

]]> By: Cal https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3390587 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 11:36:43 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3390587 Thank you for challenging us to ask ourselves these thought-provoking questions. Honestly, it’s been my ritual for a long to self-inquire about my life and direction at least once a month.

Two questions that I continue to meditate on (which I think I found a couple years ago from a previous posts of yours):

When you’re 90-years-old, what will matter to you the most?

What would you regret not fully doing, being, or having in your life?

]]> By: Nancy https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3389704 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 07:26:31 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3389704 A very good post:
I have spent about 5 years in my existing company. 1 thing what makes me different from my colleagues is that I feel every Monday is a new opportunity to grow my project. I know every1 would think that’s silly but doesn’t matter. I am always rejuvenated at my work, for me project is not about completing but making a difference that would count.
I love what I do and do what I love.

]]> By: Gene Hernandez https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3388577 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 01:59:19 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3388577 As part of my reflection for the week…

Did I add value in what I accomplished for the week both professionally and personal?

What would I have done different and did I learn something from the experience?

Was I able to balance both home and work life?

Lastly, disconnect and spend a few minutes thinking about next week as Monday is a new day to do what you love.

]]> By: Robert https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3388446 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 01:20:07 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3388446 I think you hit the nail with the simple point to ask questions. After all that is how we learn. The most intelligent people are the ones who ask questions and don’t think they know it all.

]]> By: Andy Webber https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3387964 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 22:58:13 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3387964 Great post. Loved reading this. “What mental clutter did you clear”. I like that. Best thing I find is to go for a run. Instant clearing of the head I find. Also.. “did you face your fears”. That’s a good one.

]]> By: Andrew Coleman https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3387747 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 21:36:49 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3387747 YES OK I CONFESS! =) I’m a pleasure junkie! I take the easy way, avoid conflicts, avoid pain and difficulties. With four teenagers at the moment too! Thanks for the direction, I’m taking stock and planning.

Appreciatively,

Andrew Coleman. (I went to school with a David Greer at Birdwood!)

]]> By: Kevin Carroll https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3387459 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 19:49:49 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3387459 Did I make a positive difference in someone’s life this week? Could I have made that difference?

]]> By: justabiteatatime https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3387213 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:34:15 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3387213 I’ve been thinking a good bit about doing a weekly review, especially in the workplace. This set of questions looks like a good place to start. Thanks.

]]> By: Ryan https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3387148 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:19:10 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3387148 Great questions. I plan on sitting down at the end of every week and answering these to reflect and take a look into my goals, ambitions and how to better manage my time during the week. I’ve created a Google document template for anyone to use & save if they’d like to also put these questions and answers down in writing, its located here (http://goo.gl/0WNU6t) for those who want to utilize the document.

]]> By: Joan https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3386743 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 16:17:48 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3386743 Thanks for this. I don’t work and am still struggling with a divorce after a 36 year marriage. I seem to only be able to make it through one day at a time. I’m proud of myself for being able to go to my favorite yoga class 3 times a week, and walk my dog. I am so grateful to be alive, having lost many good friends in my life. I need to sort out priorities and try to move on as best I can. At my age, it’s hard to have a long term goal. I appreciate this blog. It always has something useful to appreciate.

]]> By: Patricia https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3386617 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 15:38:20 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3386617 I just want to tell you guys how much I appreciate and love you! Somehow, you always write what I need to hear. Thank you for continuing to motivate me.

My addition: What made me feel most alive this week?

]]> By: David Rapp https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3386567 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 15:17:59 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3386567 I would add the carry-over affect.

What did I spend my weekend still pondering, thinking over, worrying about that happened at work during the week??

If your job carries over to your weekend too much (as defined by you), your priorities are lost. I chuckle when I read about people finding their “calling”, but on their tombstones and in their obituaries “work” hardly drives the content.

How many times did I say “yes” when I should have said “No”, and why? Asked in reverse as well.

How many times did I tell someone “I Love You” this week? Because if you die in your sleep tonight, this is the one that counts.

]]> By: Susanna Halonen https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3386563 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 15:17:02 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3386563 Great blog post!
My favourites without a doubt were clearing the mental clutter and checking if short term efforts are aligned with long term goals.

I did a blog post two weeks ago on just this as I needed to do some self-reflection myself. Here are the 3 questions I found useful:
– What do you want your life to look like in 6 months time?
– What one thing could you do daily to raise your life to the next level?
– What three things make you happiest in life?

There’s more details around these questions on my blog if you’re curious 🙂 happyologist.co.uk/idea/3-questions-for-happy-self-reflection/

]]> By: Mary Lynn https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3386543 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 15:11:22 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3386543 Recovering from surgery and learned to rest and do nothing this week! Not a usual or easy thing for me to do, was my goal and I did it.

]]> By: Amandah https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3386391 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 14:28:58 +0000 https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/08/7-questions-to-end-your-week-with/#comment-3386391 Great questions to ask at the end of each day and week!

I would add the following questions to the list:

~What or whom triggered me?
~What self-sabotaging beliefs and/or patterns emerged this week?
~What do I need to heal in my life?
~Who or what do I need to forgive?
~What or who is holding me back?
~What do I need to let go of so I can make room for something that is for my highest good and the good of others?
~What is making me feel stuck?
~What did I accomplish? Was it productive or counterproductive?
~What can I do next week to move closer to my goals/dreams?

I like to journal and meditate. I also like to work out. 🙂 Exercising is a great way to let go and release that which is not serving you or the world.

Have a fun weekend!

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