Great Questions to Ask by Meggin McIntosh, PhD
As some smart person once said, “There is no such thing as a stupid question – only stupid mistakes.” Learn to ask questions before you make a mistake and to help yourself stay productive.
-
When you call someone on the phone or stop by someone’s office, ask, “Good time, bad time?”
-
Ask, “When would be a better time?”
-
Query, “Is this the right time for us to talk about this?”
-
Wonder out loud, “Should I/we be doing this project?”
-
Muse, “Is this the best use of my time right now?”
-
Ask outright, “Is this worth the time, effort, and/or energy I’m/we’re spending?”
-
Determine the answer to: “Am I being paid to do this?”
-
Ask, “Has my someone significant asked me to do this?”
-
Answer the question, “Do I really want to be doing this?”
-
Be bold enough to ask, “Am I having fun and does this give me energy?”
A really big and somewhat philosophical question to ask is this one: “Is my life turning out the way I intended it to?” Depending on your answer, be thankful…or start making changes.
It is one thing to have big goals, but it is an entirely different thing to make time for them with all the responsibilities we have. We know that we are most effective when we are on top of deadlines and able to turn work around quickly. But sometimes having too many things we are responsible for gets in the way which can make the overwhelming volume even worse. Click Here to Learn More
