50 - So, why audit?

Many of the clients I work with do not know what they want in thier career. Because of that uncertainty, they feel stuck. This then starts impacting thier life, relationships, happiness, outlook on life. The great thing is, you do not need to have all the answers. You just need a starting point - this is why Audit is the first step in my Three Step System.

Why Audit?

Audit is simply about awareness. It is taking a moment to pause and check in and to honestly assess how things are going. Just like a business, audit looks at performance and alignment, a personal audit helps you get clear on what is working, what is not, and what needs to change. It is the first and most important step in creating intentional change. 

In aviation, where I have spent my entire career, auditing is something we do regularly. It is not about blame or judgement - it is about asking, are we doing the right things? Are we on the right path? Successful businesses use audit practices constantly to stay aligned, adapt quickly, and improve. Why should it be any different in our personal lives?

Auditing is simply a check-in with yourself. And the tools you can use are more accessible than you might think.

Tools for Self-Audit

Last week, I talked about one of my favourite tools for auditing: identifying your flow. Those moments when time disappears and you feel completely immersed. But there are so many ways you can audit your life! Here are a few of my favourites:

• Personality and career quizzes – Great for understanding your strengths and preferences, these can often be informed by a large data set but remeber they aren't always right!

• The Wheel of Life – A visual way to assess balance across key life areas. Click here for your copy.

• Journalling – My favourite, and the one I always start with. Getting pen to paper is powerful. It can help you uncover truths you did not even realise were there.

Benefits of Auditing Your Life

There are so many benefits to taking a moment to pause and refelct on your life:

• It brings clarity when things feel confusing.

• It helps you identify what is truly important to you.

• It highlights gaps between where you are and where you want to be.

• It builds a strong foundation for the steps that follow.

• It is simple, free, and accessible to everyone.

You can go through the Three Step System as many times as you need, in any area of your life, whenever you are ready. But starting with audit is always the best place. This is where change begins.

So, if you are feeling stuck, unsure, or just ready for something more - pause. Check in. Reflect. Audit your life. You might be surprised by what you discover.

What one action can you take right now to audit your life?

Always with love,

Elsa x