Bin Checkin In podcast: Recent Episodes

Binyam Asress

Learning about ourselves through self reflective questions, pursuing our happiness, and considering how we can be more kind to ourselves as we grow.

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Why I like to "check in" often...and why you should too!

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How do you establish boundaries with others?

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How often do you pursue presenting perfection instead of embracing personal growth?

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Experiencing the gray zone in a black and white world.

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Are you appreciating the journey or focusing on your destination?

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Sharing one of my secrets to happiness!

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How do you display humility in your life?

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Do you have trouble saying no?

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How often do you take calculated risks?

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How often do you practice detaching?

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How do you manage stress?

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What is the first thing you notice about a person?

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What is your go to craving when you have an issue that needs to be dealt with?

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Celebrating the 100th Episode and reflecting with gratitude!

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What's going to bring you joy this week/month/year?

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What aspects of life are you loving most right now?

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How can you nurture your relationships this week/month/year?

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Who looks up to you the most? Why do you think that is?

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How would you like to spend your spare time?

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When was the last time you threw caution to the wind?

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To what extent do you let others control your decisions?

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How can you bring more self care into your day?

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Which qualities do you most admire in others that you wish you had yourself?

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What are your proudest moments from this last week/month/year?

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What's the most spontaneous thing you've ever done? How did it make you feel?

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Which past friendships do you miss the most? Why?

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How can you love yourself more?

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How can you take better care of yourself? How will you make that happen?

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What were your biggest lessons from this last week/month/year?

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What encouragement would you give to your past self?

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Which opinions do you value the most? Why is that?

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What bad habits would you like to get rid of? What steps do you need to take to make that happen?

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What do you find yourself complaining about the most?

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What advice or encouragement would you give to your future self?

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How do you feel about this past week/month/year?

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What's the most exciting thing you've ever experienced?

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What do you want to have accomplished by this time next year? In 3 years? 5 years? 10 years?

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When you get together with your extended family, what do you do?

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What makes you laugh or smile?

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How can you step out of your comfort zone more?

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When telling your grandchildren about your life, what would you like to say?

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How do you spend your spare time?

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If you had the opportunity, what would you tell your childhood self?

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Who do you hope to become in the next 12 months?

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Who do you most enjoy spending time with? Why is that?

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What brings you joy?

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What did you learn about yourself this week/month/year?

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If you only had one year left to live, what would you do?

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What in your life aren't you able to control? What can you do about that?

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What's on your upside-down bucket list - what have you already accomplished that you're proud of?

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Name one thing you want to achieve this year more than anything. How can you make this happen?

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Which relationships are you happy with?

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What's your favorite self-care activity? Why do you enjoy it so much?

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What keeps you grounded?

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If you had more time to do what you love, what would you do?

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How have you stepped out of your comfort zone this week/month/year?

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Which things felt important to you ten years ago but no longer matter to you now?

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What actions can you take this week/month/year to get you closer to your goals?

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What confrontations, if any, are you avoiding?

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What does self-love mean to you?

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How can you show more gratitude?

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What makes you feel optimistic about the future?

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Which aspects of your life are you able to control?

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What did you love most about your childhood home? Why was that?

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What one thing have you wanted to do but not been brave enough to try?

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Are there any toxic relationships in your life that you need to remove?

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Do you love yourself? Simple question with deep, profound answers that may not always be encouraging.  Let me inspire hope that yours can be an affirmative response if you attend to self care and self growth.  

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What topics could you talk all day about?

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If you met your future self, what advice do you think they would share with you?

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Which three things are more important to you than anything else?

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What's your favorite childhood memory? Why does that one stick out the most?

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Who inspires you the most? Why is that?

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Who has disappointed you the most? How did they disappoint you?

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Are you your own best friend or your own worst enemy?

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If you had the chance, what would you tell your future self?

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What thoughts distract you when you're trying to get to sleep?

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What's the bravest thing you've ever done?

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What is stopping you from achieving your goals?

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Who has had the biggest impact on your life to date?

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Today we're considering the question "What do you worry about the most?" What would your answer be?

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Today we answer the question: What are you most grateful for?  I'd love to hear what your response is.

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Five year goals for work? What are yours?  Come forecast with me!

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Today we ask and answer: Do you love your job?  Share with me what you love most about your job. Or, if you're not working a job you currently love, what kind of job would you love to do?

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If you could turn back time, what would you do differently? Why?  I'd love to hear your thoughts as you listen in.

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Sorry for the audio quality today.  In addition to some glitches, I also forgot to start recording on time. But you only missed the first few minutes.  The entire episode can still be accessed on my YouTube and Instagram accounts.  

I'd love to hear however what motivates you in life!  Do share!

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Why did I marry my spouse?  Today I answer this question and other posed to me that give me an opportunity to share some of my values.  Listen in and share some of your thoughts as well.

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What makes you feel energized and refreshed?

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Are you as confident as you would like? How can you improve your self confidence?

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What is your definition of success?  What does success to you look like?  I'd love to hear your thoughts as you listen to today's podcast.

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Today I answer the question "When was the last time you expressed emotion and why?"

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Today I answer the question: What do you love most about the people who are closest to you? As I answered this question, I considered the tremendous positive effect it would have to not only consider thinking these thoughts, but also sharing them with said individuals as well.  I'd love to hear your reflections.

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Today's question: What is the most common negative thought you have about yourself? What would the positive version of it be?

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Today, I answer the question: If you continue doing what you're doing right now, where will you be in five years' time?  I'd love to hear some of your reflections as you listen in!

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Today we answer a question I've never thought to ask myself: How do you feel when you first wake up?  Uncertain initially of the worth of this question, I surprised myself with some helpful insights in the importance of answering this question.  Do share some of your thoughts as you listen in!

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In today's podcast I share a couple of my biggest mistakes in life and the resulting lessons that I've learned as I've continued to grow.  What are some of your biggest lessons learned from mistakes you've made?

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While answering questions that keep me accountable, I intentionally also practice being kind to myself even as I grow in self awareness.  Today's question: Which goals didn't I accomplish this week/month/year?  Why do I think that was?

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What are some things that you love to do with your immediate family?  Join me in reflecting with gratitude as we reminisce happy moments with those we love dearly.

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In today's episode, we consider what your ideal dream home would look like.  What are some things that are important to you as you consider what would make your ideal dream home?  I'd love to hear.

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In today's episode we consider the following questions: What good habits do you have?  Which good habits would you like to adopt?  Join me as we reflect backwards with gratitude and acquire encouragement to plan our way forwards.  

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What're some of your strengths and weaknesses in life?  Do you find it easier to focus on your weaknesses? What does balance for you look like with consideration to both and?

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What're your top priorities right now?  I'd love to hear them.  What do you think of the ones I shared and the sequence I put them in?

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Today we answer the question "Which have been your best moments in life so far?"  One of the things I appreciate in answering this question is how it inspires gratitude as I recount my experiences.  What are some of your best moments in life?

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Do share with me some of your accomplishments as you listen in to mine!

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I save my most important relationship for last.  Do you agree with it?  Can you relate? Do share with me your response as you listen in to mine!

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I'd love to hear your experiences as you listen in to mine. This is a worthwhile question to keep coming back to, no?

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Do share with me your 5 words as you listen in to some of my reflections on this query. 

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Do join in and share with me what yours looks like as you listen to my reflections.  

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Reflect with me on the season of life you are currently in, and how you can make it through, especially if it's a difficult one.

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Let's consider some significant challenges that we can remember by way of gratitude that we have gone through and come out stronger.