Looking for more joy and less stress in your life? Prioritize the things that light you up! Though it sounds simple, in our busy lives we can easily lose sight of the things that truly bring us joy. Use this worksheet adapted from our Balance & Boundaries Virtual Health Fair Mainstage Session to get clear on what’s lighting you up and what’s depleting you. Download for a printable version of the worksheet.
Let’s get clear on what lights you up. The more you feel lit up, the more effective you are in all areas of your life and work.
Step 1: Write your answers to these questions.
What lights you up in your work life?
What lights you up in your home life?
What lights you up when it comes to family, friends, and community?
What lights you up when it comes to self-care and nourishment?
Step 2: What is currently depleting you?
| Lack of sleep | Dehydration | Not enough time outside in nature | Not having enough fun | Too much screen time |
| Watching too much news | Too much socializing | Not enough socializing | Not fueling your body well with food and movement | Not fueling your mind well with positive thoughts and beliefs |
| Working all the time | Reacting immediately to every phone call, text or notification that you receive | Other: | ||
Step 3: Knowing how to focus on the right things at the right time is everything. Let's look now at the best use of YOU throughout your day.
| EARLY MORNING | LATE MORNING |
| EARLY AFTERNOON | LATE AFTERNOON |
| EARLY EVENING | BEDTIME |
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