How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1018: The Step-by-Step Guide to Building the Life You Want with Ximena Vengoechea
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Dec 12, 2024 Ximena Vengoechea, a user experience researcher and author renowned for her viral blog post on life audits, shares her transformative three-phase exercise for goal-setting. She reveals how simple tools like Post-Its can help crystallize your dreams into actionable steps. The conversation dives into celebrating small victories and the role of accountability in achieving goals. Ximena also emphasizes fostering a positive mindset and self-discovery as crucial elements on the path to personal growth.
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Ximena's Life Audit Journey
- Ximena's life audit helped her identify her passion for writing, leading to a viral blog post and book deals.
- This self-reflection clarified her goals and led to unexpected career opportunities.
Why a Life Audit Matters
- We seldom pause to reflect on life's bigger questions due to distractions and emotional barriers.
- A life audit helps prioritize genuine desires over societal expectations, promoting self-discovery.
Conducting a Life Audit
- Start a life audit with post-it notes and a marker, aiming for 100 wishes within an hour.
- Keep it simple, playful, and avoid self-editing during this brainstorming phase.
