Challenge of the Day: List Three Good Things
Positive psychology pioneer Martin Seligman, Ph.D., in his latest book, "Flourish," suggests the following exercise: Tonight, write down three things that went well today, be they big (you got a raise) or small (your kid said "I love you" unprompted). Focusing on negative events "sets us up for anxiety and depression. One way to keep this from happening is to get better at thinking about and savoring what went well," Seligman writes.
For help with today's challenge, check out these Daily Rituals to Keep You Grounded.
Tell us if you're up for this Challenge of the Day after the jump.
Tomorrow's challenge: Eat Heirloom Produce
Yesterday's challenge: Rethink Your Lawn
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From: Jackie | 7/22/11 at 8:50 am
life is too short to focus on the negative. great challenge of the day! as always
http://kimchicsisters.blogspot.com/2011/07/golden-summer-days.html
From: christine | 7/22/11 at 10:29 am
I will do this every night and see if it will help me sleep better,,,take away the night terrors.
I will also add a Thank you God.
From: Amelia | 7/22/11 at 12:19 pm
How about completing the challenge now?
I'm thankful for friends who offer me their cherries, not having to work outside on 100 degree days, and that I pushed myself to complete a tough workout this morning.
From: Suzanne | 7/22/11 at 1:00 pm
The Alpe D'Huez being won by a Frenchman in the Tour de France would start my good things for the day. Then there's the lovely weather we are experiencing, my ability to go jump in the lake shortly and, most important of all, my wonderful husband.
From: CB | 7/22/11 at 1:14 pm
Already have three, looking forward to increasing my list on a daily basis.
From: Colleen | 7/23/11 at 5:02 pm
One of mine is going to be that it's sunny in Seattle
From: How to Be Optimistic About Everything | Greatist.com | 3/28/12 at 2:28 pm
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