DESIGN YOUR

LIFE FULL OF GOODNESS

Take the first steps to a more mindful, balanced and fulfilling life.

Monica Kerik

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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDEBOOK

This guidebook has been designed to be completed by hand.

Print a copy, get yourself a cup of tea or a glass of wine. Turn off your

devices and screens and work in a space where you will be uninterrupted for

an hour or so.

Writing by hand slows you down so you can reflect a little more on your

answers. While this is not an exercise you want to rush, do make an effort

to put something into each section.

In a page 11 there is a space to create your vision.

You might like to make a draft here and then finalize it on your computer.

This means you can use images, pictures etc., and edit it easily if you feel

like something needs updating along the way.

I recommend completing the exercises in the next week and once you're

done, make a note in your diary to review your answers once every month.

And finally, enjoy the process. Give yourself permission to celebrate your

small or big wins as you reflect on the – What’s been going well - section.

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The first step in designing your Life Full of Goodness is to regularly turn your mind to the

positive aspects of life.

In each of the categories below, make a note of at least three things that are good right now.

It's important to include the small things too. One of the keys to contentment is learning to savor

the small everyday moments that we often tend to miss when life is busy and stressful.

THREE WAYS YOU CARE FOR YOUR HEALTH

THREE ACTIVITIES YOU ENJOY ENGAGING IN

WHAT IS GOING WELL NOW?

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THREE PEOPLE YOU ENJOY SPENDING TIME WITH

THREE STRENGTHS YOU ENJOY USING IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE

THREE STRENGTHS YOU ENJOY USING AT WORK

THREE PLACES YOU ENJOY VISITING

THREE MOMENTS THAT HAVE BROUGHT YOU JOY

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ONE DREAM THAT YOU WOULD LOVE TO FULFILL (OR MAKE A START ON)

ONE THING YOU CAN USE EVERY DAY TO HELP YOU BELIEVE THAT

YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOUR DREAM

(It’s important that your affirmations are believable. For example, ‘I am learning to

see the good in myself’ is better than ‘I accept myself just as I am’ if that's not how you

genuinely feel.

ONE THING THAT IS YOUR PRIORITY TO FOCUS ON

YOUR FUTURE SELF

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ONE HABIT TO COMMIT TO THAT WILL IMMEDIATELY IMPROVE YOUR

LIFE

ONE THING YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOU LIVE MORE ‘IN THE MOMENT’

ONE THING YOU CAN DO TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY

ONE PLACE YOU WOULD LOVE TO VISIT OR SPEND MORE TIME IN

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Your vision is a statement that depicts your life as you would ideally like it to be in five or

ten years time. Don’t allow yourself to be limited by lack of money, skills or time. Put

aside your limitations and create a picture of your dream life.

Include as many different elements as you can – think about relationships (including

partner, family and friends) health, finances, career, living environment, creative outlets,

further education, personal growth, fun, recreation, spirituality and contribution to society

etc.

WRITE YOUR VISION

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A VISUAL REP RES E NT ATIO N

OF YOUR VISION

Once you've completed your written vision statement, create a visual representation of

that vision. I do mine creating a Google Photos Collage, (you can see my example below).

Many of the images I use are just a representation of something that means something to

me – images don't need to be completely literal.

Once you're finished, print a couple of copies of your vision and put them where that

you'll see them on a regular basis.

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YOUR KEYWORDS

Choose one keyword that represents the way you want to feel in your life starting now

and write it in the center of the circle below. Then choose a series of other words that will

support you in being aligned to that theme. (For example, you might choose the word

‘movement’ as your main theme and include 'travel, creativity, space, exercise, new role,

etc., as your support words.)

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BREAK YOUR VISION INTO

SPECIFIC GOALS

Now, it’s time to break your vision down into specific goals. You may want to include

what you’ll do, how you’ll do it, why each goal is important to you and details about

time, frequency and completion.

FRIENDS / FAMILY (For example: ‘To spend time with positive, like-minded friends at

least once every week and/or visit my family twice a year.’)

FINANCES (For example, ‘To save $5,000 in the next 12 months and put it towards a personal

adventure.’)

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HEALTH & WELLBEING (For example, ‘To sleep well and move more in order to feel

fit, healthy and happy in my body’.)

CAREER (For example, ‘To find a role in the next 6 months that will allow me to work with

like-minded people and make me feel challenged and inspired.’

PARTNER & RELATIONSHIPS (For example, ‘To meet a life partner within the

next two years, someone who shares my passion for the outdoors and who I can

communicate with openly and honestly.’)

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PERSONAL GROWTH (For example, ‘To book into a drawing course by the

Summer’.)

GIVING BACK (For example, ‘To find volunteer opportunities to work with refugees

and give at least a couple of hours a week helping mentoring teenagers.’)

FUN & RECREATION (For example, ‘To make sure I laugh every day. To dance to

music often. To play a game at least twice a week and/or do something that scares me at

least one a month.’)

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One of the most effective ways to support yourself in the achievement of your goals is

to make yourself accountable to someone else.

Tell a friend about your plans, maybe you want to share with him or her this guidebook

and work together towards your goals.

You can also hire a professional coach ☺

Make a commitment to get together at least every other week to check in with each

other on your progress.

Who are you going to tell? When are you going to catch up on progress?

MAKE A COMMITMENT

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YOUR ACTION STEPS

The final step in the process is to identify at least three simple action steps you can take this

week (beginning today) that will set you on a more fulfilling path.

For example:

* Have that conversation I’ve been avoiding with my partner by the end of the week.

* Write out my ‘ideal role’ at work.

* Commit to yoga practice on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday morning.

YOUR ACTION STEPS

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Book a complimentary coaching session with me via

Calendly.com/lfog

I help my clients understand their values, strengths, limiting-beliefs and

life-purpose. I’ll help you develop self-awareness, build confidence and

choose your life and career direction.

Or, get in touch via email, that way you can also find out more about

Life Full of Goodness’ most popular workshops and programs.

monica@lifefullofgoodness.com

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