- Set a daily intention
Setting a daily intention gives focus to your day. I recommend keeping a journal, which also gives you the opportunity to reflect on where you’ve been and where you’re going. It helps to priortize your day and not let the day get away. Your daily intention should be both small and specific, like “I will read for twenty minutes,” or “I will drink 24 oz. of water.” - Read books
Reading improves your focus and memory, and it also gives you a window (or doorway!) to another world, and insight into another person’s experiences. It can not just make you more knowledgable, it can also make your more empathetic.
More importantly, I find reading to be highly motivating. Whenever I’m learning a new topic or need to accomplish a difficult task, the first thing I do is look for books about it. When I’m depressed, anxious, or struggling with something, a visit to the library or bookstore is motivating and renewing for me. Just smelling books makes me happy.
While I adore my Kindle (I have the e-reader that is a single use device, rather than a tablet) and buy more books than I’d like to admit on Amazon, nothing makes me happier than a visit to a bookstore with a coffee shop. If you’ve never done this, or haven’t done it in a long time, please make time to enjoy a coffee or tea while browsing for books. OR, just as good, buy a new book in a bookstore or get a fresh book from the library, and take it to a coffee shop. - Keep a to-do list
This summer, I’ve really noticed how much my productivity suffers and my anxiety skyrockets when I don’t keep a to-list. For me, the best way to conquer anxiety is to write down everything I have to do. I usually do a brain dump, followed by a big master to-do list, followed by scheduling the week’s priorities in my planning calendar. I’ve also seen people use post-its, or programs like Trello to keep and organize their to-do lists. I’d love to hear about your favorite method! - Practice gratitude
I was always dubious about this one until I started practicing it regularly. For me, I write down five things I’m grateful for every night before I go to bed. I really helps me shift my focus before going to sleep, and it has allowed me to see more positives than negatives in my life and in the world around me. For people who believe in manifesting, it can also be a way to manifest more positive events. Try for it at least a week and I promise you’ll see results.
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