The Importance of Clarity
Creating a personal vision can help you gain clarity on what you want out of life. If you don’t know where you’re going, how will you know what action to take to get there? This post shares with you some ideas about clarity and why it is so important. Below you will find some journal prompts to help you get started on your personal vision.
So… What is a personal vision? From my perspective, this is an outline of what you see for yourself in the best case scenario. If you woke up in 10 years and you had your ideal life - what would it be like? Where would you be? How would you spend your time? Who would you be with? etc.
Something I think is very important to note, is that your personal vision shouldn’t be a timeline of when you want specific things to happen. When we attempt to plan in such a way, we are often left disappointed. Rather, your personal vision should centre around the type of person you are - your personality traits, your lifestyle, where you might see yourself living, and so on.
What if you have no idea what you want in 1 year, let alone 10!? Well, here is where the clarity piece comes in. Doing the work to gain clarity on your personal vision will allow you to take intentional action to get there. If you know what type of life you envision for yourself, you can start taking actionable steps in order to get closer to that reality.
Here are some journal prompts that will help you get started. If you are having trouble seeing the big picture, feel stuck in your current situation, but you want to make real change so you can manifest your dream life - take a look at my coaching offerings here.
10 Journal prompts for gaining clarity:
Describe a moment when you felt truly at peace. What factors contributed to that feeling, and how can you incorporate more of those elements into your daily life?
Reflect on a recent challenge you faced. How did you handle it, and what did you learn from the experience?
Think about a goal you have set for yourself. What steps can you take today to move closer to achieving that goal?
Write about a person who inspires you. What qualities do they possess that you admire, and how can you embody those qualities in your own life?
Consider a situation where you felt overwhelmed or stressed. What strategies can you implement to better manage stress in the future?
Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision. What factors did you consider, and how did you ultimately make your choice?
Reflect on a recent success you experienced. What skills or traits contributed to that success, and how can you build upon them in the future?
Write about a hobby or activity that brings you joy. How can you make more time for this activity in your daily routine?
Consider a relationship in your life that may need attention. What steps can you take to improve communication and strengthen that relationship?
Imagine your ideal day from start to finish. What activities would you engage in, who would you spend time with, and how can you incorporate elements of that day into your current routine for increased clarity and fulfillment?
