Cycle 1 Session 5 - The 5 Stages of Life

The 5 Stages of Life

6th Component

Childhood (Before Puberty)

Under the care of an adult. Parental Guidance and genetic urges. 

WHO provided the necessary items (food, clothing, shelter) you needed during childhood?

WHAT kind of environment (emotionally) did you grow up in?

WHERE did you go when you wanted to feel protected as a child?

WHY were both parents' roles important during childhood?

WHEN you got disciplined as a child, was it fair?

HOW were your educational needs met as a child? 

Adolescence (During Puberty)

Welcoming in ideas from other families, environments, books, the internet, etc.

WHO did you confide in during adolescence? 

WHAT did you want to grow up and become?

WHERE were some places you liked going when an adolescent? Why?

WHY do you think the adolescent years build character?

WHEN it came to your physical well-being, how much attention was given to it during adolescence?

HOW connected to your spirituality were you during adolescence? Why?

Adulthood (on your own)

No longer under the supervision of another adult. On the search for how you plan to live your adult life... Looking for your purpose

WHO mattered most to you when you were first on your own?

WHAT morals did you practice when you were free to choose your own?

WHERE did you first live when you were no longer under the care of an adult? Why?

WHY can adulthood be exciting and also scary?

WHEN having adult responsibilities, how was it planning for your life's purpose?

HOW does adulthood give you the opportunity to become the best person you can be?  

Maturity (Stable)

Through trial and error, you have discovered what works and doesn't work for you. A time in life when your decisions shape your future

WHAT are your priorities?

WHAT morals do you strive for?

WHAT does spirituality mean to you?

WHAT does balance physical wellness look like to you?

WHAT does life look like when you're in a healthy state of mind?

Thriving Mindset (Proactive)

Looking to learn, grow in knowledge and understanding, and gain exposure.

WHO do you look at in the mirror and see? 

WHAT have you learned throughout your journey? 

WHERE do you set your boundaries with your physical and mental health? 

WHY should you ensure a good measure of love and reciprocity is always allowed into your life?

WHEN anyone violates your ethics/self-made truths, how do you react?

HOW do you feed what you value?  

Survival Mindset (Reactive)

Your actions mainly reflect freeze, flight, fight, or rescue responses.

WHO can you count on as a reliable support person? 

• Having reliable support means you won't have to fight for everything.

WHAT happens when you don't have daily goals?

• Having your own goals will give you less time to think about rescuing other people

WHERE does education fit into achieving your goals?

• Keeping your mind enlightened prevents frozen moments

WHY should you meet with successful people as much as you can?

• Being in a proactive environment encourages you to approach life more logically.

WHEN you stop feeling content with what you have, what happens? 

• If you are not content with what you have, you react to every impulse or "shiny" offer that comes your way.

HOW does physical and mental health play a role in preventing isolation? 

• Looking and feeling good motivates you to socialize more and not take flight when an event comes up. Use this time to build healthy relationships.

"When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things." -1 Corinthians 13:11 Holy Bible