We often times get busy and realize that our days are flying by. We try to give ourselves a little time at the end of the day to reflect on what happened.
Option 1 We easily recall what went wrong throughout the day, we even think of things we could have said, should have said or even did not say. After those reflections we try to go to eventually sleep.
Do you then sleep restfully? Yes_ No_ Is guilt your primary emotion? Yes _No_
Option 2 A different approach to your daily look-back could be to only look for the good things that happened throughout the day.
Pile up those thoughts. Recall those many things you did that helped someone feel better somehow.
Think of those many kind words you gave, or those smiles you gave to onlookers as you passed each other in hallways, or on route to the car.
How about remembering those pleasantries that you received from others throughout your day?
Were some of those unanticipated?
Do you feel yourself smiling as you recall those happy moments of your day?
Do you agree that this option 2 approach to your daily-recall could help you sleep better, or even change your mood?
Is one of your life goals to be happy? Which approach to my daily- recall options as spell out above would help you reach your goal best? I assume you are choosing option 2
How and when do you plan to implement option 2 during your daily recall time? Feeling happy is a great goal to work on because the challenge to get negative comes to us so quickly without constant effort.
I would like to offer a couple of suggestions:
- Stay connected only to people who offer positive thoughts, ideas, and solutions
- Always keep bubbles at your bedside. When negative thoughts surface, take out the bubbles and imagine putting each of those negative thoughts into a bubble, when you blow, watch those thoughts dissipate and leave your mind. Imagine them all out of your head and are no longer a part of you.
- Imagine all of the newly vacated space that is now open for positive thoughts. Let those thoughts flow into your mind.
- Let me know what you think about all of this.
Only you can define your own success. Go for it! Feel the relief when you reach your goal consistently.
Keep your eye on the goal