FOUR FOR FRIDAY 26: FIRST FRIDAY
“Ahimsa.”
- Ancient Indian Principle
First Friday. First of the New Year. What better way to start than by reevaluating where you’re going and the direction you’re heading. Last month, I added three subcategories to each heading. You will see those added below. This subtle addition made it easier and clearer for me to specify specific categories. I'm curious to hear your feedback.
Happy New Year, my friend. Godspeed.
FOURM Check-In Instructions
This is your FOURM check-in. Use this form to reflect on how you are feeling in these four realms of being. Below, you will find sections to fill in your thoughts for each category. Please label the date at the top before you start. I recommend doing this once a month and encourage you to be very honest with yourself, as this is the only way toward true growth and evolution.
Reflection Categories
- Wins: Achievements or positive experiences in the category.
- Woes: Areas where you feel you are struggling or not doing as well.
- Work-Ons: Things you’d like to focus on more in the upcoming month to aid your growth journey.
Please add your own thoughts in each section below. As always, reach out with any questions.
Date ______________
SELF
Rating (0-10) ________
Rate your level of fulfillment in this category, with 10 being completely fulfilled and 0 being the opposite.
Consider including thoughts on aspects you value related to your independent self. Here are some ideas to guide your reflection: work, including achievements, challenges, and goals; trips, such as memorable experiences and their impact on you; goals, noting progress toward personal goals; readings, including books or articles that have influenced you; learnings, such as new skills or knowledge acquired; and notable standouts, or any other significant events or accomplishments related to your individual growth.
Finances
Job
Goals
HEALTH
Rating (0-10) ________
Rate your level of fulfillment in this category, with 10 being completely fulfilled and 0 being the opposite.
This category includes aspects such as your physical health, diet, sleeping habits, exercise, and more. Feel free to include your own thoughts and ideas about what influences your health and energy levels.
Mental
Physical
Emotional
SPIRITUALITY
Rating (0-10) ________
Rate your level of fulfillment in this category, with 10 being completely fulfilled and 0 being the opposite.
Please reflect on what this realm means to you. Do you consider God, or any other forms of a higher being? What is your connection with faith, soul, spirit, and divinity? How do you connect with your soul? How have you been connecting with the deeper parts of yourself?
How
When
Where
RELATIONSHIPS
Rating (0-10) ________
Rate your level of fulfillment in this category, with 10 being completely fulfilled and 0 being the opposite.
Consider how you think you have related in this category. This can include your roles as a parent, friend, colleague, son, partner, etc. Take time to reflect on how you have shown up relationally.
Family
Friends
Partnership
