Last week, we talked about the power of one sentence in conversations with others, and how starting with just a single honest statement (or question) can open the door to change, and real connection. But what if we turned that inward?

What if the most important conversation you need to have right now is with yourself?

It's so easy for us to go through the motions without stopping to ask: Am I happy with this? Does this feel right for me? What do I need right now?

These simple, but powerful questions can serve as a way to check in with ourselves before we get swept up in routines or expectations that don’t actually work for us.

The one question strategy for you

Instead of waiting for a huge epiphany, start with just one question, one that forces you to think and hopefully leads to change if and where it's needed.

Here’s what that might look like:

• "Am I happy with this?" This is my favorite question, it's just so powerful!
• "Is this the job (the relationship . . fill in the blank) that I want, or am I just going through the motions?"
• "What would this look like if it were easy?"
• "If nothing changes, how will I feel a year from now?"
• "What’s one small shift I can make today?"

That one question doesn’t need to solve anything, it just needs to start the conversation with yourself.

Why it works

• It brings awareness: We can’t change what we don’t acknowledge.
• It interrupts auto-pilot: It forces us to pause and reconsider.
• It creates momentum: One honest question often leads to another, and before you know it, you’re making real change instead of staying stuck.

So if you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or unsure, try this: Ask yourself just one powerful question today.

If you need help getting started with the questions, I'm here for you!

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​Beth