Comments on: How to Keep Yourself on Track: 5 Helpful Questions http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:38:32 +0200 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: ???? ???????? ???????? ??? ???, ??? ????? ????? ???? ? ???? | timestep.ru http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-322902 ???? ???????? ???????? ??? ???, ??? ????? ????? ???? ? ???? | timestep.ru Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:43:45 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/#comment-322902 [...] ??????? ?????? ??????? ??????? «How to Keep Yourself on Track: 5 Helpful Questions» [...] [...] ??????? ?????? ??????? ??????? «How to Keep Yourself on Track: 5 Helpful Questions» [...]

]]> By: Ivelin Ivanov http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-91043 Ivelin Ivanov Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:52:28 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/#comment-91043 Thank you, man! I really liked questions 4 and 5 and also 1:) I always ask myself these questions in my mind: Is what am I doing now the right thing I should be doing (in order to move towards my goals)? If no, then stop immediately! Decide what I should be doing and switch to it. If yes, is this the best possible way to do it? If no, what can I improve? Because I often find my self doing things that add very little or no value, instead of doing more important or high priority stuff! The thing is I don't ask my self as often as I should so I really like the idea of writing them down, seeing them often and making them stick to my mind. I hope someone else can also benefit from my questions:) peace Thank you, man! I really liked questions 4 and 5 and also 1:) I always ask myself these questions in my mind: Is what am I doing now the right thing I should be doing (in order to move towards my goals)? If no, then stop immediately! Decide what I should be doing and switch to it. If yes, is this the best possible way to do it? If no, what can I improve? Because I often find my self doing things that add very little or no value, instead of doing more important or high priority stuff! The thing is I don’t ask my self as often as I should so I really like the idea of writing them down, seeing them often and making them stick to my mind. I hope someone else can also benefit from my questions:) peace

]]> By: 4cused http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-87789 4cused Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:40:25 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/#comment-87789 When analyzing positive change, lets note that there are two types of positive change: Positive change, that leaves me stagnant- Right where I am. Positive change, that skyrockets me to a better standing-Much closer to those desired results faster. If positive change is Right and Negative change Left, Its like: Taking the Right direction and walking. Taking the Right direction and sprinting. Nowadays, Positive change is not enough...its better when energy and effort is added to pit you forward, faster. When analyzing positive change, lets note that there are two types of positive change:

Positive change, that leaves me stagnant- Right where I am.
Positive change, that skyrockets me to a better standing-Much closer to those desired results faster.

If positive change is Right and Negative change Left, Its like:
Taking the Right direction and walking.
Taking the Right direction and sprinting.

Nowadays, Positive change is not enough…its better when energy and effort is added to pit you forward, faster.

]]> By: Lee Baldwin http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-87270 Lee Baldwin Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:03:34 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/#comment-87270 I think the question about time is a great one and it's something I often use. Will this matter five years from now and a decelerating scale gives perspective upon the immediacy of one's responses. This is especialy pertinent if you're not responding from the best of yourself. Another great one is 'Can I change this?' or 'What can I change about this?' How much energy is spent anguishing about things we can have little or no impact upon? I think the question about time is a great one and it’s something I often use.
Will this matter five years from now and a decelerating scale gives perspective upon the immediacy of one’s responses. This is especialy pertinent if you’re not responding from the best of yourself.

Another great one is ‘Can I change this?’ or ‘What can I change about this?’ How much energy is spent anguishing about things we can have little or no impact upon?

]]> By: Eric http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-86976 Eric Fri, 30 May 2008 06:10:58 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/#comment-86976 These are great and very helpful points for navigating well through life. Asking questions like these can help keep us sharp and focused in life instead of allowing the clouds of clutter and confusion settle in on us. Great post! These are great and very helpful points for navigating well through life. Asking questions like these can help keep us sharp and focused in life instead of allowing the clouds of clutter and confusion settle in on us. Great post!

]]> By: M http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-86957 M Fri, 30 May 2008 01:19:35 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/#comment-86957 I use questions like this, too. My favorites are: 1. Will this matter in 10 minutes? 10 months? 10 years? 2. If the person I'm upset with/worried about wanted to help change the situation, what would I actually ask them to do differently? (This helps me be part of the solution, not just ruminate over the problem) 3. What is the positive intent behind my negative behavior? What is it that I really need now? I use questions like this, too. My favorites are:

1. Will this matter in 10 minutes? 10 months? 10 years?

2. If the person I’m upset with/worried about wanted to help change the situation, what would I actually ask them to do differently? (This helps me be part of the solution, not just ruminate over the problem)

3. What is the positive intent behind my negative behavior? What is it that I really need now?

]]> By: MizFit http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-86913 MizFit Thu, 29 May 2008 17:24:11 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/#comment-86913 Im an external'er something which only *I* know is a reminder of my goal motivates me even more than, say, a sweatshirt emblazoned with SOME DAY I WANNA WRITE A BOOK on the front. :) Im an external’er

something which only *I* know is a reminder of my goal motivates me even more than, say, a sweatshirt emblazoned with SOME DAY I WANNA WRITE A BOOK on the front.

:)

]]> By: Ethan @ Self Improvement Mentor http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-86907 Ethan @ Self Improvement Mentor Thu, 29 May 2008 16:51:18 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/#comment-86907 That is so true. The quality of the questions you ask yourself really determines the quality of your lives. I use questions like those in the article all the time, and I tell you it works like a beauty. No matter what situation I get into, or how bad something seemingly is, asking empowering questions can turn things around quickly and get you to focus on the positive, and the things that can be done rather focusing on the negatives. If you're not used to it, it would be tough initially. But keep at it. The more you response to situations with these questions, the easier it becomes. Before you know it, you will naturally ask empowering questions whenever you are facing tough situations. It gives you a very empowering feeling just knowing that even though what you had just experience should make you feel upset or angry, but you're responding in a totally positive way. It gives you confidence & courage to face anything in the world. That is so true. The quality of the questions you ask yourself really determines the quality of your lives. I use questions like those in the article all the time, and I tell you it works like a beauty. No matter what situation I get into, or how bad something seemingly is, asking empowering questions can turn things around quickly and get you to focus on the positive, and the things that can be done rather focusing on the negatives.

If you’re not used to it, it would be tough initially. But keep at it. The more you response to situations with these questions, the easier it becomes. Before you know it, you will naturally ask empowering questions whenever you are facing tough situations.

It gives you a very empowering feeling just knowing that even though what you had just experience should make you feel upset or angry, but you’re responding in a totally positive way. It gives you confidence & courage to face anything in the world.

]]> By: Marc and Angel http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-86897 Marc and Angel Thu, 29 May 2008 14:51:15 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/#comment-86897 How about: Do I enjoy doing what I am about to do today? If you answer no too many days in a row it might be time for a change. How about: Do I enjoy doing what I am about to do today?

If you answer no too many days in a row it might be time for a change.

]]> By: Trevor http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-86843 Trevor Thu, 29 May 2008 07:51:30 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/05/28/how-to-keep-yourself-on-track-5-helpful-questions/#comment-86843 I use a variation of your first question: "Why am I doing this?". Getting back to the "why" helps me to see the bigger picture and stay motivated as well as to concentrate on what really matters. I use a variation of your first question: “Why am I doing this?”. Getting back to the “why” helps me to see the bigger picture and stay motivated as well as to concentrate on what really matters.

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