REFLECTIONS for clarity and purpose

SIMPLER REFLECTION Exercises: Pick one Each  Week!

Here are 7 simple yet powerful exercises to help you clarify your purpose, priorities, or sense of self. 

These are great when you’re evaluating your next steps and prioritizing your opportunities.

The 30-Day Clarity & Purpose Challenge:

• Day 1: Review the Exercises, Choose and complete in Week 1

• Day 8: Choose and complete a second exercise in Week 2

• Day 15: Choose and complete a third exercise in Week 3

• Day 22: Choose and complete a fourth exercise in Week 4

• Days 29-30: Reflect on the Exercises. What are the themes, surprises, and lessons you take away?

The Exercises

1. The Personal Mission Statement Prompt
Reflect on what you stand for, and what impact you want to have.

Try completing: “I’m the kind of person who [core value/action], so that [desired impact/outcome].”

• Repeat 3–5 times to uncover patterns.

2. The 10-10-10 Reflection

This one helps you zoom out and recognize what really matters long-term.

Ask yourself:

• What will I care about in 10 days?

• What about in 10 months?

• And in 10 years?

3. The ‘Yes / No / Maybe’ Priorities Sort

Make three columns:

    •    YES = things you’re committed to

    •    NO = what no longer serves you

    •    MAYBE = what needs re-evaluation

    •    Brings clarity to your time and energy focus.

4. Energy Audit

This one helps you reflect on where and how you spend your energy.

• Create two lists:

  • What gives you energy?

  • What drains your energy?

• Circle the items in each that show up weekly.  

• Ask: What can I do more of? What can I reduce?

5. Peak Moments Timeline

• Draw a line representing your life.

• Mark 3–5 peak experiences—moments when you felt alive, on purpose, proud, or deeply connected. If possible, think of moments where you were contributing to making something better for others.

• Reflect: What themes or values show up across these moments?

6. The “Five Whys” Purpose Probe

This one helps you reflect on your core underlying value(s). This can get you to the root of your motivation or belief system.

• Start with something you care about. Ask yourself “Why?” five times in a row.

• Repeat this for two more things you care about.

Example: “I care about voter access.” → Why? → “Because I believe in fairness.” → Why?…

7. Letter from Your Future Self

This one is great for aligning short-term action with long-term identity.

• Imagine it’s 5 years from now.

•  Write a letter to yourself today. What do you thank yourself for doing or deciding now? What have you learned or let go of?