In this episode of Inner Impact, I take you on a journey of reflection that’s all about boosting self-awareness and inspiring you to take aligned action in both your business and personal life. We dive into some reflection prompts to help you build or refresh your weekly review routine.
This episode is a gentle reminder that the journey toward aligned action begins with taking a moment to reflect and gain insight, starting with recognizing the lessons we can learn from the past week.
By taking time to celebrate your accomplishments while identifying areas for improvement, you’ll nurture a helpful inner dialogue, slow down to savor the present moment, and cherish your progress while setting the tone and intentions for the week ahead.
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Episode Highlights
02:04 – How The Episode Is Going To Work
03:24 – Grounding Exercise
04:47 – First Reflection Prompt
06:21 – Second Reflection Prompt
07:54 – Third Reflection Prompt
09:35 – Fourth Reflection Prompt
11:19 – Fifth Reflection Prompt
13:14 – Sixth Reflection Prompt
The Prompts
- What are 2 things that went well in your business and life last week?
- What are 2 things that could’ve gone better in your business and life last week?
- Overall, how did you feel last week?
- Thinking about last week, what do you want to acknowledge yourself for?
- What are these things you just reflected upon telling you? What insights and takeaways can you gain from them?
- How will you use those insights to take aligned action in your life and business this week?
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Transcript
[0:04] Hey there, welcome to Inner Impact, a podcast about taking aligned action. I’m your host, Giada Centofanti, coach and founder of Care to Impact. On this show, you will get tools, inspiration and space to take aligned action and create a business that brings joy and positive change to your lives and the world. You know, taking aligned action starts with understanding your core needs and desires. So, download the free Find Clarity toolkit to get clear on what you need and plan actionable next steps. Go to caretoimpact.com slash clarity and grab your workbook and guided visualizations today.
[0:49] Hey there! Welcome to a new episode of Inner Impact. Today, we are going to work with a few reflection prompts that will help you build or maybe refresh your weekly review. As I mentioned in the introductory episode, my goal for this podcast is to create a space for you to have a conversation with yourselves, gain insights, and turn them into action so you can create the joyful and impactful businesses and lives that you want from a place of internal alignment. So today we are starting from the basics, a short and sweet weekly review. Because having a weekly moment to notice and acknowledge what happened during the previous week, what you did, the progress you made, what worked, what didn’t, and how you felt, is a powerful practice to nurture your inner dialogue and take intentional aligned action. And it is also a way for you to stop and savor your progress, you know, the previous steps you took before rushing forward to the next step, to the next project, to the next goal.
[2:04] How The Episode Is Going To Work
[2:04] Okay, here’s how it is going to work. First, we are going to take a few moments to ground, so you can enter the right headspace and close the word outside for the time you need for your reflections. Then I will give you some prompts and a few minutes between each prompt, so you have the space and time to reflect on them. You can follow the prompts by journaling, or you could record yourself while reflecting out loud. You could also ponder the prompts in your mind and then write them or speak them out at a later time. In any case, I invite you to find a way that works for you to bring your reflections out of your mind so you can actually process them and let them help you gain insights and take action, of course.
[2:55] Before we start, I want you to know that if you want to deepen, integrate, or further apply what will come up for you during your reflections, we can work together one-on-one. Whether you need ongoing support or just one session to get grounded, I would love to support you as you take aligned action. So head to caretoimpact.com to book a call to get to know each other and explore how I can support you.
[3:24] Grounding Exercise
[3:24] Okay, so let’s start with a short grounding exercise.
[3:30] Take a moment to settle into a comfortable position, maybe closing your eyes or softening your gaze if you can and want. Or if you are moving, try to connect with your body and your physical sensations. And if you like, you can place a hand on your upper chest to tune into your heartbeat and your body. Okay, now take three deep breaths at your own pace. Inhale deeply and exhale slowly. Allow your body to relax with each breath, letting go of any tension.
[4:06] Music
[4:35] Okay, now you are ready for your reflections. I am going to repeat each prompt twice, and then I will give you a couple of minutes to reflect, and then I will come back with another prompt.
[4:47] First Reflection Prompt
[4:47] Okay, let’s start with the first prompt. What are two things that went well in your business and life last week?
[4:57] What are two things that went well in your business and life last week?
[5:04] Music.
[6:21] Second Reflection Prompt
[6:22] Here is the second question. What are two things that could have gone better in your business and life last week? What are two things that could have gone better in your business and life last week?
[6:36] Music.
[7:54] Third Reflection Prompt
[7:54] Okay, we’re back for the third prompt. Overall, how did you feel last week?
[8:02] Overall, how did you feel last week?
[8:06] Music.
[9:35] Fourth Reflection Prompt
[9:35] Here is the fourth prompt. Thinking about last week, what do you want to acknowledge yourself for? Thinking about last week, what do you want to acknowledge yourself for?
[9:50] Music.
[11:19] Fifth Reflection Prompt
[11:19] Okay, now the fifth prompt. What are these things you just reflected upon telling you? What kind of insights and takeaways can you gain from them?
[11:31] What are these things you just reflected upon telling you? What kind of insights and takeaways can you gain from them?
[11:40] Music.
[13:14] Sixth Reflection Prompt
[13:14] And here is the last prompt. How will you use those insights to take aligned action in your life and business this week?
[13:24] How will you use those insights to take aligned action in your life and business this week?
[13:31] Music.
[15:10] And that was our first session together. How did it feel? Well, I want to celebrate you for taking the time to have a chat with yourselves and plan some aligned actions. And feel free to return to this episode or just its prompts every time you feel you need some time and space to process your past week, clear your mind and move forward with intention.
[15:37] Okay, that’s it for today. You can find the show notes, the prompts, and the transcript at caretoimpact.com slash podcast. And while you are there, don’t forget to download your free Find Clarity toolkit. So, thanks for listening. Bye for now, and keep sparking your inner impact.