starting a side hustle, spending more time with the kids, drafting a manuscript for a new book, etc.), we’re out of energy or have otherwise lost sight of what we really want. For most of us, our “must-do” list is driven by our day jobs, and by the time we sit down to focus on personal and/or longer-term objectives (e.g. I recommend keeping your work to-do list out of this morning reflection, unless your current job relates to or helps achieve your long-term goals. If you really scrutinized the items on your list, though, how many of them really need to get done? What one, two, or three items on there are going to bring you the most bang for your buck? And-most importantly- which one, two, or three items will actually take you closer to your major life goals? To-do lists run over with a seemingly endless stream of tasks, and even our best efforts fall short of truly getting “everything” done. Most people try to do far more in a day than is possible. “I Will Move Closer To My Goals Today By…” Reflecting on and responding to this prompt reinforces that truth on a daily basis, replacing thoughts of “I’ll be happy when…” with the more empowering “I am happy now.” 2. You already have a million reasons to be grateful. It is all too easy to get caught in the trap of saying “I’ll be happy when…” and focusing on what we don’t have rather than what we do. This prompt is worded differently from the ever-popular gratitude journals, however, to take advantage of the power of positive thinking. Cultivating an “attitude of gratitude” can improve our physical health, deepen our sense of connection with others, make us more optimistic, and even increase the length and quality of our sleep. can significantly improve our overall happiness in life. Studies show that taking time each day to specifically identify positive gifts, blessings, circumstances, etc. There is a wealth of research demonstrating the positive effects of gratitude. Let’s break the journal down into its parts: 1. It’s a combination of proven methods designed to improve your day-to-day life, and it’s simple. But don’t mistake “simple” for “ineffective.” I can attest, from personal experience, that making the 3-Minute Morning a daily practice can have far-reaching benefits. Truth be told, the 3-Minute Morning isn’t anything ground-breaking or revolutionary. Intentions & Reflections for a Powerful Life Several months (and many test copies) later, I am proud to announce…(drumroll, please): The 3-Minute Morning Journal: Nothing existed that had quite the format I wanted, so I decided to create my own. My daily practice has shifted and evolved over the years, and I recently found myself wanting a physical journal dedicated to this morning (and evening) routine. I’m not talking long, drawn-out journal entries (though I do find writing those very therapeutic), but short, quick thoughts each morning to help start the day off right. Years ago, I started the practice of simple, daily journaling. These give me a small commission if you use them to make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Curious about my background? Read my bio.Īlso, I use affiliate links when recommending books or products. FYI, I'm not formally educated or licensed as a therapist, counselor, social worker, psychologist, or healthcare professional, though much of what I teach is informed by these.
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