The Life Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Goals and Building the Life You Want by Ximena Vengoechea


The Life Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Goals and Building the Life You Want
Title : The Life Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Goals and Building the Life You Want
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ISBN : 1797229516
ISBN-10 : 9781797229515
Language : English
Format Type : Hardcover
Number of Pages : 184
Publication : Expected publication October 15, 2024

A life-changing and empowering guide to discovering your personal and professional passions, goals, and dreams so you can create a life full of joy and purpose.Welcome to the Life Audit, an exercise in self-reflection that helps you clear the cobwebs of noisy, external goals and distractions, and revisit or uncover the real themes and core values that drive and inspire you. Think of it as spring-cleaning for the soul.For anyone looking to find fulfillment in every aspect of life—love, friendship, career, finances, and beyond—this encouraging handbook offers the tools to prioritize your goals and turn personal insights into action to create a beautiful, meaningful future. In this step-by-step guide, made irresistibly and uniquely engaging by insightful and entertaining illustrations throughout, you’ll learn how to use design thinking and creative exercises the core values and key themes hidden within your goals.Overcome the internal judgments and outside expectations that stifle your growth.Find the people, skills, and resources you need to nourish your dreams.Design a practical, personal action plan you can follow with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re a recent graduate, contemplating a career change, facing a personal crossroads, or searching for satisfaction, The Life Audit is a safe space for dreaming big, a path to kickstart dreams previously on hold, and a rousing call to design a life that honors your values and desires every day.DESIGN THINKING FOR Drawing on her expertise as a User Experience researcher, author Ximena Vengoechea skillfully applies design tools and data research skills to the journey of self-discovery. After following the book’s three-part process, you will have a clear sense of your needs and goals and an action plan for making your dreams a reality without feeling overwhelmed.UNIQUE APPROACH TO PERSONAL This charmingly illustrated book offers a distinctive approach to self-discovery, combining step-by-step prompts and engaging anecdotes with colorfully illustrated lists, charts, diagrams, and affirmations. Performing the life audit is an enjoyable and uplifting experience that can help anyone uncover or rediscover their values, passions, and dreams. MEANINGFUL Warm and inviting, The Life Audit is a simple and authentic way to connect with someone at a turning point in their lives. It makes a thoughtful, personal gift for new grads, retirees, people considering a career change, or anyone looking for ways to find more joy and fulfillment in their personal or professional lives.Perfect of creative self-help and self-improvementPeople looking for resources on self-care, wellness, and self-discoveryAnyone experiencing burnout or considering a career changeFans of self-help books and guided journals like Designing Your Life, Start Where You Are, and Best Year YetGift-giving for graduation, retirement, and milestone birthdays

The Life Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Goals and Building the Life You Want Reviews

  • Hannah Jacobson

    Clear the cobwebs and find clarity

    I wanted to devour this beautiful book, but I savored each section instead. This is a great title if you are seeking to find clarity in your personal, career, and life goals. I felt guided and supported to pinpoint what wasn't working so well for me, but also called to take actionable steps to nurture what already is working.

    The cover is stunning, as are the interior graphics. This would make a lovely gift for someone experiencing a life transition, or simply a wonderful resource for yourself.

  • tinypinkfangirlrobots

    I loved the easy-to-use step-by-step of this book and found it to feel like a friend talking their way through their goal-setting process. This had some lovely gems that I took and applied to my daily life, and could see using the same system to set goals for years to come. Ximena bought such a light-hearted and easy approach to setting up an auditing system that does not feel stressful but rather feels fun and creative.

    Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me review this book!

  • Shelby Gee

    A truly helpful, straight forward approach to realizing what you want and how to start getting there. The book is super easy to read, and actionable! I always have lots of ideas so I loved getting them all out on paper and then deciding what was the real me, what was a priority and what should I work on first. I worked through the book and took breaks when she suggested. I did the whole process in 4 evenings and really enjoyed it. I see myself returning to it yearly.

    I received an ARC.

  • Gillian Wright

    Wow, wow, wow! After reading an ARC of The Life Audit, I’m blown away. My brain is very emotional and I get stuck in how I SHOULD act & feel. This causes a spiral where I am disappointed that I want to be different, but I’m watching from the outside, unable to act.

    The Life Audit was presented in such a consumable format that I read the whole thing in one sitting. It simultaneously validated the frozen state I’m in, while giving me tangible ways to slowly move forward. This book is a true gift ❤️

    Instant 5 Stars from me!

  • Carrie

    The Life Audit will be great for anyone just starting in the personal development field or someone needing a life change. This is a good foundation to start with. I think this would be a cute book for a college grad, something to keep in their minds as they go through adulthood!

    The artwork and graphics are super cute!

    Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

  • Tina Rose

    This beautiful and brightly colored book offers a wonderful and easy to follow guide to getting your life to where you want it to be. It asks all the right questions and is pefect for those of us who need a more visual approach to achieve our goals and start new habits.

  • Emily Erickson

    Written by a former user researcher, Life Audit is the sturdy, wide-toothed comb you can count on to painlessly untangle your thoughts so you can live a life better aligned with your values. In its pages, you’ll find an unusually well-conceived, welcoming roadmap for gaining clarity about what direction to head next, something most people I know wonder about to some degree at least once a year. I want to press a copy of this book into the hands of all my favorite people.