Power-Questions Brain Teaser
POWERFUL QUESTIONS TO JUMP-START YOUR DAY

Starting your day with a few minutes of reflection and "attitude adjustment" can lead to a much better, more meaningful day. Better yet, it's free and doesn't rely on others to determine the quality of your day. Consider the following questions for your "Daily Jump-Start" reflection, or create your own list of questions that will help you get your day off to a positive start. Answer each question, even if you feel that an answer isn't coming to you easily.

(1) What do I count as blessings in my life right now? What about them makes me feel grateful?

(2) What can I do today to be a better…

• Person?
• Leader (even if this isn't a formal job title or responsibility)
• Employee?
• Community member?
• Family member?
• Other important role in my life?

How will being this better person make me feel?

(3) What can I do today that will make me feel like I've had a great day?

(4) What opportunities do I have to really connect with people today and really inspire them or "make their day?" (Remember, it doesn't have to cost anything, and it can be as small as a note, a "hello" or a smile.) How will being that way make me feel today?

(5) What am I really committed to right now? What about that makes me committed to it?

(6) What in my life am I energized about? What about that energizes me?

(7) What in my life have I really taken positive action on? How did taking action make a positive difference in my life? How does taking action make me feel? What can I take action on today that will make me feel positive and empowered?

(8) What are some of the positive attributes of each person in my "everyday circle" of reality? How does noticing their positive traits (instead of noticing their faults) make me feel?

What other questions would you substitute or add to this list?

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