There’s a strategy I love that always helps make the right choices in any given situation. This idea gives you the benefit of stepping into your future self and using hindsight to look back and ask a very simple question.

This is actually the last in a six-part coaching series on how to coach yourself by asking the right kinds of questions. You can watch the entire series here. 

These questions will move you forward in a powerful way. This is my absolute favorite coaching question I want to share with you:

If you look back a few years from now, what will you wish you had done in this current season? 

Sometimes when you’re right in the middle of a situation, all of the unimportant details might cause you to lose sight of the big picture. Instead, take a minute to imagine what your hindsight will be saying in the future. 

So what will you wish you had done when you look back on this season? Is there something that your future self would thank you for doing today? 

Whether it’s a decision about how you’re handling your health, a relationship, your finances, or something in your career or business, ask that question often. 

If you’ve ever pondered the idea of self-coaching as a tool for your personal growth, check out a free course I created called How to Coach Yourself at ValorieBurton.com. If you’re ready to be supported month by month in a community focused on personal growth, check out the Successful Women’s Academy (SWA) at valorieburton.com. And remember, where you go is determined by how much you are willing to grow. Coaching is a process that can help you grow consistently and intentionally into the full potential in every area of your life.

Coach Yourself

If you look back a few years from now, what will you wish you had done in this current season?