If you’ve read any of the blogs I’ve posted, you know I recommend introspection.

What is introspection? It is the action of looking at your own mental and emotional process. You could also call it soul-searching, contemplation, meditation or reflection. Back in the Sixties (I believe) it was called “naval-gazing”.

Why would you want to spend time examining your mental and emotional process? For what reason or reasons would you want to “get into your own head” or “gaze at your navel”? Why would Socrates say, “The unexamined life is not worth living.”

Because without introspection you have no way of really knowing yourself and what it is that motivates you. You would have no idea, why your life is the way it is. How many times have you asked yourself, “Why?” when things were not going your way… Or when something happens, that on the surface seems to have no meaning, no reason.

It is the absolute truth, that what you believe at the core of your being is what creates the life you live. If you are unable to examine your thought process and get to what you truly believe, then you won’t be able to change the direction of your life.

Now, if you are perfectly happy with your life and your place in it… One, I’m very surprised you are even reading this and Two, you are probably better off never looking to see what makes you tick. The only reason you would ever have to “get into your head” is when your life blows up in your face. Maybe it never will, but you are here living on this planet so chances are there will be an opportunity for you to stretch your horizons.

We’ve covered: What is Introspection, Why you would want to do it, and now let’s get to the How…

Take some time to ask yourself questions. Questions like: “Am I happy? Am I doing what I want to do with my life? Is something missing? Am I making a difference? Would I be missed if I was gone? Why am I dissatisfied?” Then the key component… You need to listen for the answers! Too many ask the questions but never stick around to hear what the inner voice has to say. This is guaranteed to cause you trouble down the line.

So ask the questions, wait and listen for the answers and determine what action to take as a result of the answers you receive. It doesn’t sound so difficult. But if you, like many others are having trouble with this simple recipe, then hiring a life coach could greatly benefit you. Like medicine, introspection can be healing in small doses but too much can have unpleasant side affects. A life coach can help you determine the right amount for you. If your experience with your own soul-searching has you feeling stuck or you are overwhelmed with the amount of information and not sure what action to take then it’s time to consider outside help in the form of a life coach.

An Intentional Prosperity Life Coach combines the elements of Mentorship, a Consultant and one-on-one Life Coaching. Call us to see if we would be a good fit for you. 406-475-3458 or email us at: prosper@intentionalprosperity.com