Are you asking yourself, how will I rebuild my life in my 40s? You aren’t alone. This was me in September 2022. I sat down and created 40 empowering questions to ask yourself in your 40s on a blank piece of scrap paper. Today I am sharing these questions with you.
Rebuilding your life in your 40s requires you to first make the decision to commit to yourself, full-heartedly. Once I did that, I sat myself down and asked myself some tough questions with the intention of being very honest when it was time to answer. Which is a lot harder than it seems on the surface. Especially the questions I asked myself.
I did NOT hold back. You shouldn’t hold back either. Time to get super personal…with yourself.
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Let's Get Personal: 40 Q's
I’ve broken 40 empowering questions to ask yourself in your 40’s up, into groups of 10. I highly recommend taking your time answering these and being completely honest with yourself. Are you ready to jump in?!
- What are my short-term goals for these next few years?
- What are my long-term goals for this next decade of my life?
- Am I taking the time for myself and for my relationships that I NEED?
- What things do I need to do to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle?
- What have I learned in my life so far, that I want to pass on to my children and grandchildren?
- What things in my life do I currently find deeply rewarding?
- What do I value most in my life, right now?
- What experiences have I been through that have helped shape my life as I know it?
- Am I making positive changes in my life or do I feel completely lost and unsure?
- What do I need to do to be the best version of myself?
- What values and beliefs do I hold dearest to me, that I want to continue to focus on?
- What have I (honestly) learned about myself during my 30’s?
- What hopes and dreams do I still have for my life?
- What kind of relationships do I want to cultivate now that I’m a bit older and wiser?
- How can I be more intentional with my time, energy and home?
- What is the most important life lesson I have learned so far?
- What obstacles have I overcome that have ultimately made me a stronger person?
- What kind of legacy do I want to leave behind aka what do I want others to remember about me?
- What would I do differently if I could go back and start over?
- What do I need to do RIGHT NOW to feel content and more fulfilled in my life?
- What have I accomplished during my 30s that I’m most proud of?
- What’s just one thing I’d like to try for the first time, in my 40s?
- How can I use my experience and wisdom to make a difference in my community?
- How have my career choices evolved since my 20s, then my 30s and what new goals do I have?
- Have I taken time to appreciate the little things in life? I mean, really appreciate them?
- What have I done to invest in the most personal relationships with my friends and family?
- How can I make sure I’m making the most of my 40s?
- What activities can I prioritize and commit to, in order to stay healthy and active?
- What new habits or hobbies can I adopt to challenge myself to grow even more this next decade?
- What am I currently doing to make sure I’m living a life of purpose and joy?
- What fun, new and exciting goals do I still want to achieve in life now that I’m 40?
- What new projects can I take on to challenge myself and expand my world a bit more?
- Are all my current relationships, from aquaintence to closest ally, making my heart happy or are they creating negative emotions within me?
- Am I making the most of my time and resources in order to reach my new life goals?
- How can I use my experience to mentor and help others who could benefit from hearing my story?
- What new skills can I develop to stay competitive in the job market?
- What values and principles are most important to me and how can I live by them, without fail?
- How can I create a deeper connection with the people who I deem most important to me?
- What daily activities or maybe a new hobbies can I participate in to make my life more enjoyable?
- What steps can I take to ensure my financial security for the future?
Looking For Something Empowering To Read?
A must-read (or listen if you love audiobooks) is The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life. It’s highly recommended by LOTS of people for a reason.
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Utterly Life-Changing For Me
I'm now on this incredible life journey to get to know myself more intimately and celebrate all the things about myself that I truly never let another fully see, my entire first 40 years of life.
And this blessing started with these 40 questions.
I hope you feel inspired to ask yourself these things and build the life you want and need to make your heart happy and fulfilled. You deserve nothing less.
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