#36: The Impact of Asking Powerful Questions

In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that can truly transform your life—asking powerful questions. This might sound simple, but the questions you ask yourself make a world of difference in how you navigate life’s challenges.

My husband and I recently went golfing for the first time in a while, and let's just say, my irons weren't cooperating. I spent the whole game bombarding myself with negative thoughts like, "Why can't I get better?" and "Why don’t I just give up?" But then it hit me—these negative questions were holding me back, big time.

So, I decided to flip the script and ask myself empowering questions instead. That one small shift had a huge impact. By asking "How can I make this fun?" and "What one small change can I do differently?", I came up with a list of 20 fun and innovative ideas to improve my game.

This technique is a game-changer for any struggle you’re facing. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or master a new skill, the quality of your questions will determine the quality of your results. "When you ask your brain negative questions, it's going to find all the evidence to support the negative question."

I'll also explain how this ties into my coaching philosophy of Positive Intelligence. We’ll touch on recognizing your saboteurs and tapping into your sage powers like empathy, curiosity, and innovation to flip those negative thoughts on their head.

Grab your coffee, sit back, and let’s explore how the right questions can set you on a path to a happier, healthier life.

Key Takeaways From This Episode

1. The transformative power of asking yourself quality questions and how it impacts life.
2. Negative self-talk and comparisons can hinder progress in any endeavor.
3. Recognizing negative thoughts and how they affect performance and well-being.
4. Sage powers such as empathy, curiosity, and innovation can be used as tools for overcoming challenges.
5. Practical ways to implement powerful questions in daily life for self-improvement and weight loss.
6. Setting action goals rather than just outcome-based goals to drive consistent progress.

Watch on my YouTube channel.