At my previous house, my walk-in closet had enough room for me to hang a face mirror on the wall next to the door. The mirror was large enough that I could stick Post-It notes with inspirational thoughts to the bottom. That way I could refer to them as I was checking out my makeup and jewelry before I left the house.
Some thoughts came and went, but the one permanent note simply said:
In other words, when I was confronted with a project did I jump into it enthusiastically (I get to do it) or grumpily (I got to do it). Many days just reminding myself that I had choices helped me to choose the positive option.
In our condo I don't have a spot in the closet to hang inspirational thoughts, but the left side of my office desk has turned out to be a pretty good place to collect insights. Once again the insights come and go, but there's still only one permanent reminder that helps me choose my mindset.
Five years ago today: My Kind Of Meeting!
That's a good "attitude adjustment" prompt! I'll try to remember it myself!
ReplyDeleteYeah, if I Feel I have GOT TO do something I'm not nearly as enthusiastic either as I would be if I feel I GET TO do it. Attitude and Perspective are everything.
ReplyDeleteI did the same thing as you did too sticking Post-It notes on the wall. The different is you sticking it with inspirational thoughts to the bottom to motivate you to do as planned, I did it to as reminder just like a "home work" that I must do every day. It slip in my mind sometimes
ReplyDeleteI think a third choice might be "aw, forget it, I'm going to the lake"
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty good reminder.
ReplyDeleteAll about attitude
ReplyDeleteThis is great and I want to make a copy and hang on my bathroom mirror!! Great way to look at things..
ReplyDeleteYep. I say this alllllll the time. I don't have to write. I get to write. I don't have to shoot. I get to shoot. This is one of my go-to sayings. I don't have to create. I get to create. I freakin' LOVE this way that I think.
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