One of my clients felt energized after cleaning her closets. Creating order prepared her to tackle big challenges.
Life feels lighter when everything is in its place.
Order expands capacity.
Questions that Reveal Energizing Values
Adapt these questions to suit your own goals.
- What feels out of order?
- What would “in order” look like?
- What do you need to do to paint that picture?
- What else? Provide time to reflect.
- Where would you like to begin? (Explore the process.)
- What resources do you need?
- Who might help?
- How long will it take?
- When will you begin? (Move from general to specific.)
- Anything else?
The 11th Question
The first ten questions focus on execution. I asked another client, “What would it feel like if things were orderly?”
“Freedom!”
I said, “Things out of place own a piece of you. This isn’t really an organizing project. It’s a freedom project.”
“Yes.”
Order matters.
The 11th question reveals the energizing value: Freedom.
Vitality rises when you live your deepest values.
What are your energizing values?
How might you use the 11th question with team members?
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