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Before you build any kind of meaningful strategy — whether in your personal or professional life— there’s one step you simply can’t skip:
👉 Knowing where you stand.
At Tegawende, we begin every transformation journey with a clear, structured diagnosis.
I did it myself — when I decided to break free from burnout and rebuild my life, this was my very first step.
Why is a diagnosis so important?
It allows us to take stock of our situation, to understand how we got here and what is preventing us from reaching our goals — and then to take the right actions to adjust our course.
Why does it matter?
Because a diagnostic helps you:
- Understand how you got here
- Identify what’s holding you back
- Choose your next steps with intention
In the IMAGINE method, this falls under Identity and Acceptance — two essential phases to realign before you act.
How do you make a good diagnosis?
A good diagnosis must be deep, comprehensive, and actionable.
There are several tools that can help — I’ll introduce them in detail over the next few weeks.
Personal sphere:
- Time Diagnostic
- Ikigai
- Life Wheel
- Maslow’s Pyramid
- Lifeline
Professional world:
- Customer Journey
- SWOT
- Data Audit
- Descriptive Analysis
- Porter’s Five Forces
- Balanced Scorecard
- BCG Matrix
- VRIO
Let’s start with the Time Audit
It’s a cross-functional tool: quite simple to use for personal life. You might need to make it more complex in the workplace due to the number of variables to be considered. Should you need more assistance for that contact me, I’ll gladly help you build it.
A good diagnosis is more than just “looking at your calendar.”
It means taking a real, honest look at how you spend your time — and whether it aligns with your values.
This tool works whether you’re reevaluating your personal priorities or auditing your professional energy use.
It’s the most versatile one in our toolbox.
🛠 Step-by-step Guide: Do your own Time audit
Step 1 – Draw the following table with 5 columns:
- Importance
- Activity
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Vacations
| Importance | Activity | Weekdays | Weekends | Vacations |
|---|
Step 2 – List all your activities
Think of everything you do, big or small. As things come to mind, write them in column 2. Don’t worry about the order.
Add occasional activities (weekends, holidays).
Think about things you used to enjoy but stopped doing.
Also, include important things that should be in your life, even if they aren’t yet — like family, God, friends…
List everything you do
From daily habits to occasional hobbies, past passions or future aspirations.
Even things like “family,” “faith,” or “friends” — if they matter, they belong here.
Step 3 – Fill in columns 3 to 5
Ask yourself: how much time do I devote to each activity during the week, weekends, and vacation?
Use rough time blocks — hours, half-days… even estimates are fine.
Roughly how many hours per week do you spend on each activity in different contexts?
Some activities may remain blank or have negligible time values.
Step 4 – Prioritize what matters
Let your intuition speak. Which activities matter most to you?
In column 1, rank your top 10 most important activities.
Start with 1 (most important to you), then 2, and so on.
Let your heart decide, not your schedule.
Step 5 – Analyze the gap
Now reflect:
- Where is my time going?
- Do I dedicate enough time to what really matters to me?
- Are there superficial activities taking too much space?
Where does your time actually go… and how does that compare to what really matters?
Step 6 – Mark what to Adjust
Mark a plus (+) or minus (–) in the three right-hand columns for activities you want to increase or reduce.
Step 7 – Act now
Take a first step — today
Choose one activity that truly matters, and take one tiny action:
- If fitness is a priority, go for a walk or hit the gym.
- If it’s your social life, call a loved one and plan something.
- If it’s reading, grab a book.
- If it’s your spiritual life, say a prayer or find a nearby place of worship.
These are only examples. Everyone’s path is different. Make your first move toward balance.
Only you hold the recipe for your well-being. Why not begin today?
IMAGINE what you could accomplish tomorrow…
✨ What if today was your turning point?
What if, instead of procrastinating, you gave yourself 30 minutes today to do your Time Diagnostic? Imagine sitting down for 30 minutes, just you and your truth — no distractions.
You might realize:
- What truly lights you up
- What’s silently draining you
- And what needs more space in your life
🎯 This is the foundation for every tool that follows.
This is how change begins.
With clarity. With honesty.
In a nutshell, with one small shift toward what lights you up.
💬 Want a printable version of the Time Diagnostic to get started?
👉 Download it here
IMAGINE what tomorrow could look like… if you started today.
Ready to go deeper and take back control?
💬 I offer a free discovery call to help you gain clarity, map out your next steps, and see if my coaching can support your growth journey.
📩 Click here to book a call, or just drop me a message.
Let’s connect on Instagram @tegawende_co or LinkedIn.
“Let’s reflect on what truly matters in life, what gives it meaning, and then set our priorities accordingly.”
— Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama
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