This is the question people usually ask when they check in on you. I always answered based on how my day went. But it was pointed out to me recently that the actual answer to that question should be based on how I was feeling about myself at that moment.

Feeling good about the day should not be mistaken for feeling happy with oneself. Sometimes, the former may not be related to the latter. I find the distinction to be very revealing and another step in the direction of increased self-awareness. So, the question I ask myself now is “How often do I go to sleep feeling happy and content with myself?“

Asking the right questions is the first step in arriving at the right answers.