To realize short term and long term goals, you must be committed to a certain mindset. 2BeRe University provides tools to help you develop a strong mindset. One of the principles we practice is “be stronger than your excuses”. [Read more…] about Be Stronger Than Your Excuses
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Journaling is a powerful exercise that requires only a few resources to practice. All you need is You and something to record your thoughts. I journal each morning and write about everything from things I want to accomplish for the week, setting personal and professional goals and about my deepest thoughts and feelings.
Within 30 minutes of waking up each morning, I go through my Miracle Morning practice of silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, reading and scribing. This routine sets me up for an awesome day; with scribing being a key component of me connecting deeply with myself in an honest way. What I put on paper is not as important as how truthful I am about it. I list all the tasks I want to complete for the day so by bedtime I can say I am happy with how I performed my waking hours. I document my meals throughout the day to ensure I keep my commitment to optimal health. And I detail my intimate thoughts and feelings about where I am in my life practically and what I am feeling emotionally.
Journaling helps me track my progress and holds me accountable to my goals. Did I complete the project? Am I happy at this moment? If not, why? Have I created a story about myself or someone that is not loving, compassionate or empathetic? Did I honor myself or let myself and others down? How do I feel about myself? Am I on track or am I underachieving? Am I treating others with love and an forgiving heart or am I judging them? What am I most proud of myself for? Am I being of service to others? What am I committed to today that truly contributes to me living my purpose to make a difference in the world?
What makes journaling different than simply thinking deeply is that once the thoughts are written they become real and alive. My documented words are commitments, declarations and courageous expressions of vulnerability. It is as if I am sharing myself with another person even if I am the only one who will ever read it. And when I do this daily and follow up on fulfilled or unfulfilled commitments from the day before, I create powerful accountability with myself. There is no hiding out because I am watching when no one else is.
For years, I made little promises to myself to complete tasks and be a better person. Since I didn’t always share these goals with people, no one else knew if I did them or not because I never told anyone what I was up to. And if I did share a goal with someone, I could either avoid them or make excuses for why it didn’t happen. But when journaling is accompanied with daily follow-up, it’s impossible for me to lie to myself. I can’t look away.
I find journaling in the morning to be essential for me to be my personal best. I encourage you to do it this way too. It allows you to design your entire day before life shows up with obligations and distractions. Even if it’s solely with your positive attitude and intentions, you minimize the chances of being at the mercy of how the day unfolds. You create instead of react. From the healthy foods you will eat to how you will lovingly treat yourself and others throughout the day, you control it all. Simply write it all down and live into your purpose for the day.
Since adding journaling to my morning routine, I am more focused than ever. What I produce daily is incredible. And most importantly I am living in a more connected and honest way with myself. This has expanded my capacity to love. I encourage you to journal daily. It keeps you honest and on track with being your personal best.
Keith
For years I have worked at seeing the good in every person and situation. I’ve applied the mindset that nothing happens to me, it happens for me. This includes people and challenges that may seem bad on the surface. This way of thinking has served me well. I rarely take things personally or blame people for things that don’t go my way. And as a result of years of practice, this way of thinking is mostly second nature. But that’s not good enough. [Read more…] about Ego: The Enemy Within
This morning I learned how I could make a small tweak to my daily routine to produce greater success in key areas of my life. In an interview with Brian Johnson on the Optimize podcast, Karen Salmansohn, self-help author and host of the radio show Be Happy Dammit, suggested creating a ToBe List. This is where you write down the kind of person you want to be. The concept resonated with me immediately. [Read more…] about Begin Your Day With A ToBe List
Ever so often I come across an old journal or notes with great ideas I had at the time. I recall being very excited. My process for making the ideas become reality always start out the same. I write a mission statement, create an outline of steps to take and make a timeline to get it all done. Then I get to work.
The difference between the project remaining an idea or being completed comes down to three things. [Read more…] about 3 Steps To Make Your Dreams Come True
My best friend Tim and I often talk about what it means to be committed versus interested. When you’re committed, you take action 100% of the time. Whereas, being interested means you may or may not take action depending on how you feel or what’s occurring in your life. [Read more…] about Are You Interested or Committed? There’s A Difference
