The world is moving fast.
The pace, the noise, the instability—it’s relentless.
And if you’re not building personal freedom, you’re falling behind.
Not political freedom.
Not utopian ideals.
But practical, strategic freedoms—so you can remain steady, mobile, and in control no matter what’s happening around you.
This is the exact audit I use with clients who want to build real-world resilience and personal power.
Now it’s yours.
Your Six Freedoms Audit
Instructions:
- Read through the six freedoms below.
- Use the Audit Prompts to score yourself from 1–10 (1 = totally exposed, 10 = rock solid)
- Identify the 1–2 areas where you’re most exposed.
- Then scroll down and use the Strategic Plays to start improving your position.
Important: This isn’t about achieving perfection.
It’s about making smart, sensible decisions about where to focus your energy next.
1. Economic Freedom
Definition:
You can survive and thrive without relying on a single employer or income stream.
Audit Prompts:
- If your current income stopped today, how long could you maintain your lifestyle?
- How many income sources do you currently have?
- Could you leave your job this month and remain financially stable?
2. Emotional Freedom
Definition:
You feel emotions fully—but you stay in charge of how you respond.
Audit Prompts:
- When something frustrates you, do you react or pause to reflect?
- Are your moods driven by events or inner stability?
- Do you often regret what you say or do in the moment?
3. Thinking Freedom
Definition:
You think critically, question surface narratives, and form your own views.
Audit Prompts:
- Do you actively seek out different perspectives?
- Are you aware of your own biases—and challenge them?
- How often do you confidently call out manipulation?
4. Health Freedom
Definition:
You manage your health proactively—not reactively—and aren’t wholly dependent on external systems.
Audit Prompts:
- Do you have sustainable habits (sleep, movement, food) in place now?
- Could you maintain your health for 3–6 months without support?
- How resilient is your body under stress, travel, or disruption?
5. Location Freedom
Definition:
You’re not tied to one place—you could move quickly if needed, without major loss or disruption.
Audit Prompts:
- Could you relocate in 30 days without losing income or stability?
- Are your work and essentials portable and backed up?
- How many genuine, viable location options do you have?
6. Lifestyle Freedom
Definition:
You’ve built a broad, meaningful life—not dependent on narrow interests or fragile routines.
Audit Prompts:
- If your favourite activity vanished tomorrow, how would you adapt?
- Are your sources of joy and connection varied?
- Could you shift lifestyle quickly without emotional fallout?
Now—Build Your Strategy
You’ve scored yourself. You know where you’re exposed.
Now it’s time to get moving.
These Strategic Plays are designed to spark ideas.
They’re not rules—they’re options to get you started.
And remember:
You know your situation best.
Use your intelligence to craft your own plan—and consult with trusted friends too.
1. Economic Freedom – Strategic Plays
- Build a 3–6 month savings buffer
- Start a side income stream (even small)
- Identify 3 monetisable skills you could offer
- Reduce fixed costs for agility
- Learn basic investing to grow your surplus
2. Emotional Freedom – Strategic Plays
- Practise a 5-second pause before reacting
- Learn to name emotions accurately
- Reframe emotional spikes as data
- Track triggers in a journal
- Meditate daily for 10 minutes
3. Thinking Freedom – Strategic Plays
- Seek opposing views each week
- Ask “Who benefits?” when reading the news
- Follow thinkers, not influencers
- Build personal filters for information
- Read long-form over headlines
4. Health Freedom – Strategic Plays
- Walk 30 minutes daily, without exception
- Cut processed food by 20%
- Prioritise sleep hygiene (dark room, no screens)
- Learn stretching, hydration, breathwork basics
- Master a basic recovery routine
5. Location Freedom – Strategic Plays
- Digitise and back up essential files
- Explore remote income options
- Keep a “move-ready” checklist
- Identify 2–3 viable places you could relocate to
- Know your logistics: passports, documents, essentials
6. Lifestyle Freedom – Strategic Plays
- Try a new activity every 90 days
- Make solitude a strength
- Diversify your hobbies
- Reduce reliance on screens or structured entertainment
- Create joy rituals that don’t cost money
Final Thought on Freedom:
This isn’t about prepping for doomsday.
It’s about reclaiming control—so you can live freely, lead powerfully, and respond wisely to whatever comes.
Your move:
Pick the freedom where you’re most exposed—and take one clear action this week.
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