Why am I doing this?

I think it’s extremely valuable to take time on a regular basis to interrogate my work life — both my practice and my motivations. Here are some questions I think about fairly constantly:

Why am I doing what I’m doing?

Am I grasping? Or am I content?

Am I working from a position of confidence, or of insecurity?

Am I happy about the work I’m doing?

Is there some work I wish I were doing that I’m not?

Is there work that I am currently doing that I wish I weren’t?

How do I feel when I’ve just sent something to someone to listen to?

How do I feel when I’m working? How do I feel when I’m not working?

Am I being an honest version of myself in the work I’m doing?

Am I being the best version of myself in the work I’m doing?

Am I providing good value to the people I’m working with?

Am I being of as much service as I can be?

Is there anything I could be doing better?

Is there anything I could be doing that would help one of my people more?

Could I be doing more? Could I (or should I) be doing less?

Does my work make me feel good?

If there’s anything about my work that doesn’t feel good, is that okay? Or does that need looking at?

For people reading this who already have an introspection process: I’d love to know what other questions of this sort give you good insights when you’re checking in with yourself. Hit reply and let me know!

Check please — jamie