Your Half Year Check-up – Time for Reflection and Renewal

By Michael J Griffin

2021 is half over. How are you doing through this year of change? Let’s walk through a checklist of questions you can ask yourself so you may reflect, renew and refocus on your journey of growth for the second half of 2021. Let’s make the second half better than the first! As you read these questions, take notes on your reflection each.

1. What changes in your life have happened in the first half? How have you adapted?

2. How are your close relationships? Are they becoming more loving and caring? Family? Friends? Loved ones?

3. Anyone you need to forgive? Or ask forgiveness from? Still bitter over someone?

4. Any friends or relatives you need to start or rekindle a healthy relationship?

5. How is your current career? Do you work for a good boss? An ethical company? Need to change career paths?

6. How have you grown as a leader, expert, team member?

7. Are you living a  4R life mission, calling or vocation that you Relish, gets Results? gives Recognition? Is Rewarding?

8. Do you have at least one coach or mentor you regularly meet with? 

9. How have the winds of Covid caused change in your life?

10. Has your stewardship of money, personal/family finances improved? Need to budget or save more?

11. How generous are you with your money, time, and words? Have you identified a cause you can donate to? Help those less fortunate?

12. What investments are you making in yourself to grow and improve as a spouse, parent, leader, networker?

13. How is your physical health? Do you have a weekly exercise regime? Your weight and BP in a healthy range?

14. How are you growing spiritually (if this is important to you)? Daily quiet time, meditation, reflection?

15. Do you spend sufficient time recharging? Getting enough good sleep?

16. What are your holiday or vacation plans for the second half? Mark it on your calendar!

17. What are your stretch goals for the second half 2021?

18. Any new areas or learning you would like to explore or start?

Review your notes from the reflections to these questions. Then affirm the goals you want to keep, adjust those that need it, and set new goals for the second half. Write them down and review them monthly! Let’s together have a better second half for 2021 that leads to success and significance!

Michael J Griffin
ELAvate Founder
John Maxwell Team Founder and Coach
6E Coach and Mentor