Asking the tough questions: how to best serve your life ‘story’

I worked with a writing coach a few years ago. As a “plotter,” I crave structure—a roadmap of sorts—before I begin a new writing project. But similar to what oftentimes happens in real life, stories are prone to get off track. To help combat that, my coach recommended reviewing my outline each week to confirm it still serves my story and, if not, to make adjustments. This is also how I approach goal planning. As I mentioned in my post “Incremental changes that add up,” each week I’ve been tacking on new goals to support a healthier lifestyle. Some changes have stuck better than others, while certain ones I’ve readjusted to better serve my “story” as I prepare for second quarter (aka “the next act”). A few questions I’ve been asking myself include: What’s changed? What’s no longer serving me? What can I do better? Where can I extend grace?

Are you a plotter (planner) or a pantser (live life by the seat of your pants)?

Photo by: Tabea Schimpf