Worksheet: 6 Steps to Order & Meaning — Take Control of Your Life

How to use this worksheet:

• Set aside 10-15 minutes daily or every few days.
• Be honest and open with yourself.
• Use a journal or digital notes to write your answers.
• Revisit weekly to track progress and adjust.

Step 1: Own Your Presence

Exercise: Posture & Power Pause

• Find a mirror or take a moment to check your posture.
• Stand tall: shoulders back, chest open, chin up.
• Take 3 deep breaths while holding this posture.
• Reflect: How do you feel? More confident? Grounded?
• Write down 3 situations this week where you can “power pose” before facing a challenge.

Step 2: Care for Yourself Like You Love Yourself

Exercise: Self-Love Letter & Boundary Setting

• Write a short letter to yourself, expressing appreciation and kindness.
• Identify one way you’ve been neglecting your well-being (sleep, nutrition, mental health).
• Set one clear boundary or self-care habit to improve this area.
• Example: “I will not check work emails after 7 pm” or “I will take 10 minutes to meditate each morning.”

Step 3: Choose Your Circle Wisely

Exercise: Relationship Inventory

• List the 5 people you spend the most time with.
• Next to each, write: How do they make me feel? Energized or drained?
• Highlight the people who inspire or challenge you positively.
• Plan one action to spend more time with uplifting people or gently reduce time with those who drain you.

Step 4: Measure Progress by Your Own Yardstick

Exercise: Daily Win Journal

• At the end of each day, write down at least one win — no matter how small.
• Examples: “I stayed calm in a stressful meeting,” “I took a walk even though I felt tired.”
• At the end of the week, review your wins and notice patterns of growth.

Step 5: Speak Your Truth and Clean Up Your World

Exercise: Clear the Chaos

• Pick one area of your life or environment that feels chaotic or overwhelming (desk, inbox, relationship, schedule).
• Break it down: What’s the first step to bring order here?
• Take that step — even if it’s just 10 minutes of cleaning or a conversation to clarify expectations.
• Reflect on how this small act affects your mental clarity and stress level.

Step 6: Embrace Risk & Savor Joy

Exercise: Comfort Zone Challenge & Gratitude Practice

• Identify one thing this week that feels risky or exciting but also meaningful (a conversation, a new hobby, a workout).
• Commit to doing it. Write down your feelings before and after.
• Each day, list one small joy you experienced. It can be as simple as a good cup of coffee or a laugh with a friend.

Bonus Reflection Questions:

• Which step feels easiest to practice? Why?
• Which step challenges you the most? What’s holding you back?
• How do these steps connect with your bigger life goals?
• What support do you need to keep growing?

Summary Page for Quick Reference:

Step	Action	Reflection Question
1. Own Your Presence	Power pose, posture check, mindful breathing	How does your posture affect your confidence?
2. Care for Yourself	Write self-love letter, set boundaries	How do you show kindness to yourself?
3. Choose Your Circle	List 5 people, note energy impact, adjust time spent	Who lifts you up? Who drains you?
4. Measure Progress	Daily wins journal	What small victories did you have today?
5. Speak Your Truth	Clear one chaotic area	What’s the first step to bring order here?
6. Embrace Risk & Joy	Do one risky thing, list daily joys	What new experience did you try? What joy did you find?