This morning, I read advice in the
Ask Amy column about helping a child deal with stress before bedtime, but I like the suggestion for adults as well. How would my mindset change if I pondered these questions at the end of every day?
- “What was your least favorite part of this day?” (negative)
- “What was your favorite part of the day?” (positive)
- “How did you show kindness today?” (very positive)
At the very least, I would be more focused on positive things at bedtime: something I enjoyed about the day, plus some kind thing I did. As Amy says, "These questions at the end of each day will help [me] to modulate [my] behavior during the day and put [my] own story into context at night."
The photo above, which I found online, is one I've seen several time. It was originally with a story about a man who took off his shoes (they look like sandals) and gave them to a homeless young woman with no shoes.
At the end of each day I "rank" my day and write something I am grateful for. I've really enjoyed this practice for the last year.
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