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John Wooden, UCLA's Hall of Fame basketball
coach, says: "Too often we get distracted by what's outside our
control. The door to the past has been shut and the key thrown away.
And you can't do anything about tomorrow; it is yet to come. However,
tomorrow is determined by what you do today. So make today a
masterpiece..."
Good
morning!
I have an
interesting challenge for you to try today or on another weekday.
(Don't try it on the weekend or while off during the holiday--try it on
a day that is "representative" of your normal day.")
Here's how it
works. Every two hours... take a 5 minute break. Write down how much
time (percentage-wise...a rough estimate is fine) you spent:
1. Thinking,
fretting or regretting the past
2. Worrying or thinking about the future
3. Worrying about something that is happening today, or something
outside of your control
4. Taking positive, forward action today or enjoying the moment.
Print that
little challenge out and tape it to your planner on your next
"representative day" so that you don't forget.
Why is this important? Well this simple "math problem" equals the
amount of contentment and happiness you are creating in your life. If
you spend 80% of your waking hours on the top three items, you should
only expect to reach 20% of your "happiness level." If you spend 50% of
your time on the top three items, you can reach 50% of your happiness
level for that specific day.
Your
turn: When we wonder why we feel stressed, anxious,
overwhelmed, depressed or "hopeless," this is a good practice to
revisit. This "calculation" holds our answer. Make a concerted effort
to redirect yourself to positive, forward action when you catch
yourself engaging in the top three thought patterns. Our goal should be
to be taking positive, forward action at least 90% of the time.
Your
affirmation: I let go of the past, I am not
anxious about tomorrow... Instead I trust in today, and enjoy today,
living life to the fullest.
And as always,
don't forget to
start your day with a heartfelt: "Something great is
going to
happen today... I can't wait to see what it is!"
And when ending
your day ask yourself: "What is one more thing I can do
to
make today matter?
Good
Morning Book and Coffee Mug
Good Morning: 365
Positive Ways to Start
Your Day by Brook Noel
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