The Life Audit

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 to:

• Identify 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 WELLBEING: Drawing on her expertise as a User Experience researcher, author XimenaVengoechea 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 GROWTH: 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 GIFT: 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 for:

• Fans of creative self-help and self-improvement
• People looking for resources on self-care, wellness, and self-discovery
• Anyone experiencing burnout or considering a career change
• Fans of self-help books and guided journals like Designing Your Life, Start Where You Are, and Best Year Yet
• Gift-giving for graduation, retirement, and milestone birthdays