3 Powerful Questions for Midday Self-Reflection
A Midday Pause to Check In With Yourself
During the middle of the day, I often take a moment to notice how I feel. Some days are good, some not so much.
In this post, I want to share three powerful reflection questions I use at lunchtime. They can help you pause, reconnect with yourself, and choose a lifestyle that feels right for your future.
Why Lunchtime Can Be a Turning Point in Your Day
It’s easy to get caught up in daily demands. We push aside our feelings as we rush through to-do lists. Before we realize it, weeks, months, or even years have passed.
For me, this reflection starts with three simple questions I ask every day at 12 PM.
We often focus so much on the future that we forget the present moment. But what is the future, really? Tomorrow? The next minute? Five years from now? If life is built in the future, how do we stay present?
The 3 Questions
How do I feel today?
How do I want to feel tomorrow?
What is one step I can take today that helps me feel that way tomorrow?
“I find midday to be the best moment to check in. The morning has already passed, and there’s still time to adjust the rest of the day.”
My Own Reflections
1. How do I feel today?
Hungry… for
Tired… because of
Irritated… because of
Relaxed and happy… because of
Productive, focused… because of
2. How do I want to feel tomorrow?
Less tired
More focused
Hungry for nourishing food
Free of headache
Less stiff in my shoulders
In a happier mood
3. What is one step I can take today?
Take a warm bath
Go for a walk in nature
Do grocery shopping or cook something healthy
No screen time for one hour before bed
Meet friends to laugh and have fun
Do some stretching, yoga, or meditation
When I repeat this daily, or even just a few times a week, I notice a real shift in both my health and my everyday life.
Why These Questions Matter
The link between it all is your health. When you’re free of pain, it’s easy to rush through life without stopping. But the moment you feel unwell, you are pulled back into the present. In those moments, the future doesn’t seem so important.
Taking time to reflect keeps you connected before you reach that point. Sometimes I write my answers in a journal. Other times, I simply pause and think them through.
Would you like to try this practice? If you do, I’d love to hear how it goes for you—feel free to share in the comments.
A Next Step
If this way of reflecting speaks to you and you’d like to experience coaching, I offer a 90-minute Introductory Coaching Session for €99.