Day 20

March 10, 2010 at 1:04 AM · Filed under Evolution, Thoughts and tagged: 3-7-6, actions, do, energy, exercise, focus, future, good, improvement, negative, obstacles, past, plans, positive, present, qualities, recharge, small, steps

I think that it is very important to concentrate on the positive side of life to be the best you could ever be. Maybe we can do another exercise together (let’s call it the “3-7-6″ exercise ). I recommend you do it at the end of the day, before sleep time.

1. Get 3 pieces of paper.
2. Your “Past” will be the first one, “Present” will be the second and “Future” your third
3. Past:
   • cut 4 columns: Good, Qualities, Bad, Obstacles
   • write in the Good column all the good things you have done or have happened to you so far (everything you can think of, it doesn’t have to be huge)
   • write in the Qualities column one or more qualities (e.g. strength, brains, empathy etc.) that helped you do/get each of the things on column Good
   • write in the Bad column all the bad things that you have done so far (e.g. didn’t finish a project on time)
   • write in the Obstacles column what made you do each of the bad thing in column Bad (e.g. read newspapers online and forgot what time it was)
   • Throw away the Bad column. What’s done is done. No need to dwell on it.
   • Save the other three for the “What to do with..?” step
4. Present:
   • we shall consider the present today (from waking up until going to sleep)
   • just 1 column: Positive
   • write in the Positive column everything/everyone that made you feel good throughout the day
5. Future:
   • 2 columns: Plans, Actions
   • Plans: what do you want to accomplish until the end of the year
   • Actions: what do you need to do (in detail) to finish those plans

What to do with..?

So now you have 3 categories, 7 subjects in total and 6 necessary subjects:

1. The Good: when you feel depressed, when you think you’re useless, read the Good column. It reminds you that small steps are being taken. Give yourself a hand for what you’ve done so far.
2.The Qualities: when you forget who you are, or fail to see the bigger picture, build yourself again in your mind with the “bricks” in this column. Tape this column to your mirror or your desk. Let yourself be proud of what you are.
3.The Obstacles: memorize this column. Stop yourself from doing the items on this list again. They are distructive.
4.The Positive: concentrate on each item for 1-2 minutes. Close your eyes. Picture it. Let it fill you up with the same feeling as it did before. Recharge your batteries with positive energy before you go to sleep.
5. The Plans: read them out loud. Studies have shown that saying something will help you remember it better. Remember your goals. You have to so you can evolve. Remember that the Good column needs to be adjusted for you to observe your steps.
6.The Actions: do them! don’t wait, don’t wonder, don’t postpone! DO THEM!

Good luck improving yourself.

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