Ok, scratch yesterday's suggestion. I've been reading Dr. Carol Dweck's book "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success," and learned that it's actually the trying, even when you fail, and following up to learn that leads to greater success. Practice doesn't make perfect (a fixed mindset would want that), but it does lead to more growth and learning (a growth mindset.) So how about this, write down three things you tried today and whether you succeeded or failed. It's the trying and practice that leads to growth that matters. Writing down successes is just patting yourself (myself) on the back for getting the easy stuff done.
I'm reminded of my favorite author Susan Jeffer's book, "Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway." Successes that don't cost anything aren't really successes. They're just away to avoid the hard stuff. Now if I could just remember that each day a little bit more.
Have a great week!
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