I came across this article on inc.com and thought I’d share. Although the title of the article was something about leadership tips, I think these are great questions to ask yourself every day, regardless of whether you want to be a leader. Interestingly enough, I have found myself asking each of these questions regularly since I took on a new role in a new office, and a even outside of the office when I’m faced with a challenging situation or interaction with someone. The easy part is asking the questions…the hard part is actually making a change. But maybe by having an honest daily reflection (I think I will try writing the answers down for a while), I will become more aware in the moment, helping me to learn and grow.

Here they are, the 6 powerful questions you should ask yourself at the end of the day:

Did I work toward my goals today? Successful leaders understand the importance of goal-setting in everything from long-term vision and short-term motivation. Focusing on your goals helps you organize your actions and make the most of your ambition and aspirations.

What bad habits do I need to stop? Your bad habits–and we all have them in some form–may be damaging your credibility and your business. It is well worth putting in the daily time and effort to overcome them and replace them with things that will serve you better.

What motivated me today? Motivation is the force that keeps pushing you forward. It is your internal drive to achieve, produce, and develop–and it’s always to your benefit to pay attention to the things that feed your personal motivation.

Have I been the kind of person I want to be? Character rules. You’re not born with the qualities that make up your character, but they develop as you go through your experiences, your failures, and your wins. Govern your sense of responsibility and responses to events to develop the character you’d like to have.

What mistakes did I make today, and what can I learn from them? We all experience failures and mistakes; it’s how you respond that makes the difference. You can choose to see failure as proof of your inadequacy, or recognize it as an incredible learning experience.

What am I grateful for today? There will always be bad days and good days, bad luck and good luck. Through it all, gratitude remains among the most useful tools you can have. It shows you what really matters and what’s important, and it keeps you level-headed and focused on what is important.