Socratic Questioning

Avoid questions you can answer “yes” or “no”. They are closed-ended, don’t generate discussion and they rarely yield any insight. 

By asking open-ended questions, you get far more interesting insights. They invite reflection and start discussions.

Ask yourself new questions. Instead of "Who am I?" try questions like

• What brings me joy?
• What values are important to me?
• How do I want to contribute to the world?

Different questions can lead to different, and often deeper, insights.

• Clarifying your thinking and explaining the origins of your ideas (Why do I think this?);
• Challenging assumptions (How do I know this is true?)
• Looking for evidence (How can I back this up? )
• Considering alternative perspectives (What might...