Improve your day with this one 30-second habit!
I have been a planner for as long as I can remember. I like making lists and having a plan and seeing exactly what I have coming up on any given day. I know a lot of people use the calendar in their phone and they love it but I prefer good old paper and a pen. I am currently loving the Commit 30 planner found here and I wanted to share something with you that I truly believe has helped me with improving focus and productivity. I’m currently building a business, keeping up with two teens and virtual learning, navigating Covid, and trying to keep on top of my own personal goals (continuing my education and making my workouts a priority), so I’ve got a lot of balls in the air.
“I am strong.”
I have tried several different planners in the past and one of the things that I have gotten hooked on is a morning affirmation. Now don’t get me wrong, I am a firm believer in affirmations no matter what time of day but I specifically love being able to write down an affirmation every morning in my planner. I know, I know, it sounds hokey at first but stick with me here. At first, I didn’t know what to write and I definitely felt silly doing it but I decided just to try. So I wrote, “I am strong.” Later that day, during my workout, I remembered what I wrote and I smiled. That tiny little image was just what I needed to push a little harder.
“I am strong. I am smart. I am resilient.”
I continued to add a little bit each day to my affirmation. It might seem silly but after a few days of thinking it and writing it down and reading it again before bed...I really started to feel it. It was something I hadn’t felt in a really long time and it felt good. Recently I’ve added the word “resilient” to my affirmation and I find that I am reminded throughout my day when things go awry, that I am capable of handling whatever life throws at me.
What’s your affirmation? What are you telling yourself everyday when you face adversity? I promise you, a little progress each day can change your mindset and add up to some pretty powerful results!
