The Life Audit with Ximena Vengoechea

Ximena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator, and the creator of The Life Audit. She is the author of several nonfiction books and journals, including the new book, The Life Audit: A Step-By-Step Guide to Discovering Your Goals and Building the Life You Want and companion The Life Audit Journal (forthcoming). Her previous books include Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest, which received a starred review from Library Journal and was named one of BookRiot's Best Books of 2023, and Listen Like You Mean it: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection, which was a Next Big Idea Club finalist in 2021. Her writing has appeared in Inc., The Washington Post, Newsweek, Forbes, and Fast Company, among others. She also writes Letters from Ximena, a newsletter about staying curious, getting creative, and living well. Ximena is a keynote speaker on topics such as empathetic and inclusive listening, navigating difficult conversations, and preventing burnout. A user researcher by training, she previously worked at Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and is an expert in bringing design thinking outside of the lab and applying it to our everyday world. In addition to her writing and speaking, she advises organizations and individuals on user research, executive communication, and living and resting well.

Website: https://www.ximenavengoechea.com/

 

Books: The Life Audit and The Life Audit Journal

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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.

 

The Life Audit Journal

An inspiring illustrated journal packed with creative and thought-provoking prompts to help you discover your passions, goals, and dreams and live every day with joy and purpose.

Are you ready to design a fulfilling future and build the life you want? The Life Audit Journal is a unique and powerful guide filled with tools and practices to help you. Filled with bright, uplifting art and tons of space for reflection and goal setting, this enriching companion will help you uncover your personal and professional passions and make confident decisions based on those revelations.

 

Featuring thought-provoking prompts, vibrant artwork, and interactive creative exercises, this self-discovery journal will guide you in learning to:

·      Identify your core values and goals

·      Overcome any obstacles that might stifle your growth

·      Find the people and resources to nourish your dreams

·      Design a personal action plan you can follow with confidence

 Social media links:

·      @xsvengoechea on Instagram, #thelifeaudit

·      Ximena Vengoechea on LinkedIn

·      Ximena.substack.com on Substack

·      @chroniclebooks on Instagram