Change Your Questions, Change Your Life

Name: Change Your Questions, Change Your Life
Author: Juliana 90

Marilee G. Adams Ph.D.

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Moment Of Truth

Learning to ask better questions—ones that are curious, positive, and open-minded—you can discover fresh solutions and insights you might’ve missed before.

Consider these questions:

Are you willing to take responsibility for your mistakes—and for the attitudes and actions that led to them?
Are you willing to forgive yourself, and even laugh at yourself?
Will you look for value in your experiences, especially the most difficult ones?
Are you willing to learn from what happened and make changes accordingly?

Embracing these questions can lead to valuable growth and resilience in the face of challenges.

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The Question Thinking Technique - Questions Drive Results

Understanding that the questions you ask yourself and others shape how you see the world.
When you ask good questions, you become better at solving problems.

Scenario: Leading a team project when unexpected problems arise can be tough.

Negative Approach: Whose fault is this mess? or Why did everything go wrong now?

Instead, apply QT by asking constructive questions: What factors contributed to the delay, and how can we address them? or What resources and support do we need to overcome these challenges and get back on track?

Focusing on solutions empowers you to overcome challenges and succeed.

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The Choice Map - Choose Curiosity Over Criticism

Helps you see two paths you can take when facing situations:

Learner Path: characterized by curiosity, openness, and a willingness to learn and grow. You ask questions like: What can I learn from this? and What's possible here?

Focusing on understanding, exploring options, and seeking solutions.

Judger Path: marked by criticism, blame, and a closed mindset. You ask questions like: Whose fault is this?and Why does this always happen to me?

Focusing on assigning blame, making assumptions, and feeling stuck in negative patterns.

Download a free copy of the Choice Map at: https://inquiryinstitute.com/

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Switching Questions = Switching Lanes

People fall back into the Judger Path because it's a familiar pattern of thinking. You can easily get caught up in blaming others or feeling sorry for yourself when things don't go as planned. This is where the Switching Question technique comes in.

See it like a pathway to awareness and choice where you realize that you have control over your thoughts and actions, and paying attention to them, you can move from being critical and closed-minded (Judger) to being curious and open to learning (Learner).

It's all about turning your thinking around to help you grow and solve problems.

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ABCD Choice Process

AWARENESS: Become aware of the situation or problem you're facing. Understand what's happening and why it's important to address it.

BREAKDOWN: Break down the problem or decision into smaller parts. Understand the different aspects and factors involved, making it easier to analyze and address them.

CHOICE: Explore different options and choices available to you. Encourage creativity and brainstorming to come up with solutions.

DECISION: Make a decision based on the options you've analyzed. Consider the pros and cons of each option and choose the one that best aligns with your goals and values.

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Q-Storming - The Brainstorming For Questions

Use the power of questions to stimulate creativity, explore new perspectives, and find solutions.

QUESTION: Ask questions about the problem or topic you're exploring.

QUANTITY: Come up with as many questions as possible, without worrying about whether they're good or bad.

QUALITY: Look for questions that are insightful, thought-provoking, and relevant to the problem or topic.

Q-STORMING: Use the questions as prompts to explore different possibilities and solutions.

ACTION: Use the questions and ideas to make decisions, solve problems, or explore new opportunities.

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CURATOR'S NOTE

In "Change Your Questions, Change Your Life," Marilee Adams teaches us that when we're faced with problems, the best way to tackle them is by asking the right questions.

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