A weekly practice to reflect on your life in light of your mortality and plan for meaningful living.
This routine helps you:
- Assess your life's direction
- Identify areas for improvement
- Plan for meaningful experiences
- Align your actions with your values
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Reflect on mortality: Spend a few minutes contemplating the reality of death and the finite nature of life.
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Review the past week:
- What went well?
- What could have been better?
- Did you make progress towards your goals?
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Plan for the coming week:
- Set intentions and goals
- Schedule important tasks and experiences
- Identify potential obstacles and plan to overcome them
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Visualize your ideal future: Imagine how you want your life to look in 1, 5, and 10 years.
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Align actions with values: Ensure your plans reflect what truly matters to you.
- Choose a consistent time and place for your weekly routine
- Use a journal or digital tool to record your reflections and plans
- Be honest with yourself, but also compassionate
- Focus on progress, not perfection
Remember, the goal is not to dwell on death, but to use awareness of mortality as a tool for living a more intentional and meaningful life.