PUSH Magazine Volume 4, Issue 3

INDUSTRY CONFIDENTIAL Check in every issue for the unfiltered thoughts of our guest writers and contributors as they discuss the hottest topics in sports tourism.

In this issue, our guest writer discusses the subject of auditing before goal setting.

Are you living a life with intent?

What are your goals for 2024?

Have you started thinking about them yet?

2023 has thrown many obstacles at all individuals and organizational teams. However, overall, individually and in group environments, we all have risen to the occasion. Going through the process of an internal audit will show how worthwhile our journey has been, and given some honest reflection, the knowledge gained can set up future success.

How many times a day do you hear yourself ask someone, “How are you?” But when was the last time you asked yourself?

For most, it has been a while. Typically, when asking a friend this question, our reasoning is to connect deeper by strengthening a relationship, getting to know someone better, or genuinely seeing if we can help make their day or life better. We routinely ask others how they are doing but do not take the time to focus on ourselves.

One theory for why we do not do so is that we have yet to learn to prioritize it. Instead, with our heads down, we run through our to-do lists, take care of others along the way, and never think of ourselves because we are whipped by the end of the day. We move from one thing to the next, trying to live life right in hopes of moving in the right direction. Fact: You can only know what you need if you process and understand your current situation.

A life audit is a deep and total assessment of your life. You look at the collection of whatever may be taking up mental and physical energy, physical space, even time. This complete assessment can help provide a clearer picture of your life. What is working; what is not working? What got better, what got worse, and why?

The life audit process is daunting. Being honest with yourself about areas of your life that are unfulfilled can be tricky. Don’t compare yourself to others. To avoid any disappointment in your discovery, go into a life audit with the idea of self-love, not self-doubt. After all, self-love includes the desire to seek meaning and growth in life.

So, do you need a life audit, and how do you perform one?

Life audits should exist in 3 steps.

First, only review an individual area of your life at a time to ensure you don’t miss anything.

Second, perform a self-inquiry, ask yourself meaningful questions, and record them.

And third, summarize what you have learned from life’s experiences and your audit to paint the picture of where your life stands currently.

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