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18 COACH YOURSELF TO A NEW CAREER

HAPPINESS AND JOY

I start and end each day with a routine that nurtures me
and gives me joy.
My work is personally rewarding and fulfilling. I look
forward to doing my work virtually every day.
I take pleasure and delight in the little things (a perfect cup
of tea, the sunset, the first snowdrop, a bubble bath).
I know my strengths and do not waste time trying to master
my weaknesses. I know that my strengths are enough. I
don’t have to be good at everything.
I have delegated, automated, or systematized all tasks that
I find unpleasant or disagreeable (cleaning, cooking, taxes,
etc.).
There is nothing I am dreading or avoiding. I am complete
with all unresolved issues from the past.
I am beyond striving for success; I simply enjoy my life and
focus on what fulfills me.
I use the joy filter for decision making: I say no to the things
I don’t enjoy or want in my life.
I have a close circle of friends and family that I love and
enjoy.
I know what makes me happy, and I do those activities
consistently.

Total True = (10 max)

Compare your total True points for each of the nine sections. Where
you score the lowest may be the area that needs your attention the
most.

Answer Key

ENERGY AND VITALITY
0–5 pts. Your level of energy and vitality is low. There is no reason
why you should tolerate this deficiency. Your life will be
easier if you focus on this area. Give yourself permission to