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Worksheet

Self-Evaluation Worksheet for Focused Growth in 1 Year

After reading "A Compassionate Self Understanding and Your Playful Vision for 2024," (also applicable for 1 year of growth, starting now) you're likely contemplating how to practically implement these insights into your life. This self-evaluation worksheet is crafted to guide you through this introspective journey. It's designed not just as a reflective tool but also as a bridge to understanding the profound impact of community support, like that offered by the HeartBased Deep Divers' Group (DDG). Through thoughtful queries and structured contemplation, this worksheet will help you crystallize a HeartBased vision for the coming year, emphasizing small, manageable steps and the power of a nurturing environment for growth.

You can save progress / complete the worksheet here, and it's added to your HeartBased.io account. Or, you can download the PDF version by clicking the "printer" icon. 

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Audio Version of Blog Post

Optionally... you can listen to the audio version of the blog post here.

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Section 1: Reflecting on the Present

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Current State Assessment

Describe your current state in areas of personal growth, relationships, and/or professional life. This will help you get a clear and honest picture of where you are now.

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Potential Area(s) of Focused Improvement

Write a relatively large list of areas for improvement that would add value to your life experience.

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Focused Area(s) of Improvement

If you could only choose 1 to 3 of those areas to focus on for the next 12 months, what would they be? Consider this a playful challenge and opportunity to make very small and manageable steps of progress (1%) every week for 52 weeks.

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Identifying Challenges

List the challenges you currently face (e.g., Self-Judgment, Relationship Tensions, Career Satisfaction, Lack of Knowledge or Skill, Need for an Accountability Partner, Lack of a Support Network, etc.).

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Potential Solutions to Challenges

Reflect on these challenges, and list any potential solutions that would help you make tiny steps of progress (e.g., Daily 5-minute Self-Compassion Meditation, Schedule Weekly Relationship Check-in with my partner, Spend 30 minutes per week on knowledge learning, Join a Support Network, etc.).

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Section 2: Future Vision & the Path

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Defining Your 1-Year Vision

What does a HeartBased vision for your life look like by the end of 1 year? Be specific about personal, relational, and professional aspects, keeping it practical. No need to overhype; just visualize something that would genuinely make your heart smile.

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Breaking Down the 90-Day Vision

List tangible and manageable goals you can achieve in the next 90 days that align with your 1-year vision. Consider 1 goal per area of improvement.

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Small Steps Identification

Identify small, weekly steps (relatively easy 1% improvements) you can take towards your 90-day goals. Consider 1 to 2 things per area of improvement.

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Self-Compassion Check

Do you feel you're approaching these goals with self-compassion and patience?

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Section 3: Support & Devotional Commitment

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Current Support System Analysis

Reflect on your current support system. How does it help or hinder your progress towards your goals? Consider if you’re connected with others who share mutual focus, support, and playful accountability. Or, are you trying to do this alone, and if so, why? Is that approach actually helping you?

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Valuing Community Support

Envision how being part of a group or community (maybe like DDG) could enhance and support your journey. What aspects of community support would appeal to you most? And why might you avoid this support due to fears or self-doubts?

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Commitment Declaration

Write a supportive and playful commitment statement to yourself for the next year. Imagine you are talking to the child within you in the most compassionate and lighthearted way possible. Express why you feel it's time for this level of devotion and how you're open to engaging in the journey in a genuine and non-judgmental way.

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Section 4: Final Thoughts

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Additional Insights

Share any additional insights or thoughts you have gained through this self-evaluation and the preceding blog post. This can serve as a reminder to yourself.