Dear Friend,

 

What's the best thing that happened to you today?

This is one of my favorite questions to ask people in lieu of the overused
and often insincere, "How are you?" It's a simple, thought-provoking
question. Ask it of others -- and once a day, ask it of yourself. In my
seminars and workshops, I often have participants ask each other, "What's
the best thing that's happened to you today (or this week or this month
...)?" Most people have to think for a moment, but the response is always
one that lifts spirits and puts life in a whole new perspective.

It can be easy to get so busy that you forget to notice the good things
going on in your life. So maybe your job or your finances aren't where you
want them to be, but something great is happening with your family or
friends. Celebrate it! Acknowledge it! Gratitude is the first step to
ensuring joy permeates your life on a daily basis.

Over the next week, I challenge you to celebrate your life by noticing the
milestones, "wins," and good things that are happening in your life. At
the end of each day, ask yourself, "What was the best thing that happened
to me today?" Jot down your responses. Then at the end of the week, choose
the best thing that's happened all week and come up with a fun way to
celebrate it.

So often in life, we move too quickly to truly enjoy the good things that
come our way. But why not make celebrating your life, especially the good
things in your life, a regular habit? If you finally got started on the
exercise plan you've been talking about for months, do something fun for
yourself to celebrate taking a step towards a healthier lifestyle. If
someone else blessed you in some way - and that was the best thing that's
happened all week, celebrate by finding a fun way to be a blessing to
them. If you finally got around to clearing your clutter, celebrate your
newfound space! Find ways to celebrate your progress and life becomes much
more fun.

My challenge to you this week:
Notice the good things in life and celebrate them! Choose at least one
good thing to celebrate over the next week.

Journaling assignment:
Look back over the last year. What are the best things that have happened
to you? What makes you feel grateful and excited about life? Noticing the
things that are good about your life often gives you the fuel to keep
pushing forward, even on the days when things don't quite go your way. 

 

Until next time ...

Warm wishes,


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Valorie Burton, a life coach and speaker, is the author of Listen to Your Life, Rich Minds, Rich Rewards, What's Really Holding You Back?, Why Not You? and her latest, How Did I Get So Busy? The 28-Day Plan to Free Your Time, Reclaim Your Schedule and Reconnect with What Matters Most. Subscribe to her FREE, inspirational e-newsletter at www.valorieburton.com.

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