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"What makes me feel powerful?" -

Is it lifting weights? Applying for courses or completing exams?

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"What makes me feel calm?" -

We must all find calmness, and there's no set way to do so. For one person, it may be listening to techno music. For another, it may be walking their dog.

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"What makes me feel in control?" -

When we're not in control of our own lives, we are powerless and vulnerable.

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"How can I encourage myself to try something new?" -

When we're not trying new things in life, we can begin to feel stagnant.

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"How can I schedule in some time for myself?" -

Our lives are busy, but we must remember to make time for ourselves.

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"What helps me escape a negative space?" -

We must learn how we personally can escape the negative mind space that we will inevitably find ourselves in.

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"What helps me recharge?" -

Some people are energized by socializing. For others, attending parties is draining. We must learn what works for us.

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"How can I treat myself better?" -

In what ways can you splash out and treat yourself in the nice way that you deserve to be treated?

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"What would today look like if it went well?" -

It's no wonder that so many of our days don't go according to plan when we didn't plan our day in the first place!

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"How can I slow down and feel present?" -

The hustle and bustle of daily life has thousands of thoughts passing through our minds every day. We need to learn to tune out every now and again.

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"What have I overcome in the past year?" -

It's good to recognize how far we have actually come and what we have achieved. It gives us a real sense of who we are and how strong we are.

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"What are my goals in the coming week, month, or year?" -

If we don't know where we're going in life, we will end up somewhere else. Plan the future! Set goals!

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"How can I put myself first without feeling guilty?" -

There's nothing wrong with putting yourself first. You need to do this often. If you're not taking care of yourself, who is? If you're not taken care of, how can you take care of others?

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"Do I practice self-acceptance? If so, how?" -

We need to forget and forgive the past in order to move into the future.

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"How can I better steer clear of distractions?" - Whether it be social media, TV, or anything else, we all have something in our lives that isn't good for us that eats up our precious time.

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"How can I learn to trust my own decisions?" -

Eventually, we will need to come to trust ourselves. There is nobody in life that is always going to hold our hand and guide us through the big decisions.

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"Am I setting boundaries?" -

Boundaries are important. Maybe you find yourself sacrificing your own self-care to support someone else too often. It's okay to say no.

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"Do I get enough time alone? How can I best spend time alone?" -

If you're extraverted, you may be out too much and will eventually find that you need time alone. It's good to be able to recognize this and know how you can make time for it.

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"Should I be sharing more with people around me?" -

Keeping stress and emotions bottled up is a recipe for disaster. We need to figure out how to let ourselves speak up.

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"Am I advocating for myself enough?" -

We have to back ourselves up. It's our only chance in life. If we are our biggest fans, others will follow.

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"Am I forgiving myself for past mistakes?" -

Let it go! Nobody is thinking about your mistakes as much as you are. How can you learn to forgive yourself?

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"How can I be better at seeking support/giving support?" -

Reflect on how much support you are giving and receiving. Should you be doing more of one than the other? How can you learn to do so?

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"Is there something I want to do for myself that I've been putting off?" -

Have you been putting off seeing that movie or taking that bubble bath?

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"Am I calm enough/too calm in crisis situations?" -

Things in life will go wrong. We must learn to control our emotions when they do. Maybe you're calm enough already, or maybe you need to learn how to not lose your cool.

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"How are my friendships going? Am I happy with those around me?" -

We should keep people around us who are good for us. If something's wrong with a friendship, how could you approach the problem?

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"How can I embrace my authentic self?" -

This doesn't necessarily mean growing a beard or getting tattoos–it could just mean being open about your love for cooking, for example.

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"Are there opportunities arising from challenges I've faced recently?" -

Are you giving enough credit to the opportunities that have arisen because of the challenges that you've faced?

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"How can I step out of my comfort zone more?" -

We don't learn in our comfort zones–we don't grow. We need to step out of them. It may mean a new sport or activity, for example.

Sources: (Wit and Delight)

See also: The best steps towards ultimate self-care

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