The Power in You: New Tips for a Happy and Healthy You
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Top 3 Things that Happened Today
Reframing your attitude has a tremendous effect on both your physical and mental well being.
Here is a tool to help you get through a difficult day or week or to just take count of the small (or not so small things) that you are grateful for.
-Start in the morning before you rush out the door and write down the 3 best things in order that happened so far that day. You may have to really think at first but it becomes easier.
Example
• Had a great cup of coffee
• No fighting at the breakfast table
• Read the paper
-At any time during the day when something makes the list put in the appropriate rank and remove the last item.
-Write the list and look at it as many times as possible during the day.
-Review the list during the day to remind yourself to count your blessings.
-Some days the best thing on the list may be “only broke up one fight between kids.” Other days “son got into first choice school” maybe the lowest entry on the list.
-Thinking of the list will help you look for good things to happen. It may also create good things. Instead of overreacting to a family issue or problem, you may think of the list and feel if you respond instead of react you may have something to add to the list. This will give you a feeling of control and confidence.
-To have the best chance at having a good day try not to be sarcastic or cynical when writing things down.
-You can use this tool at anytime during the day. If you are having a bad day you can reflect back to any good thing that happened, no matter how insignificant.
-Make it a point to actively do things you know will go on the list. For example, you may not feel like exercising but knowing that you can put it on the list may be incentive to get you moving.
For more information, contact Donna Chamoff at 914 419-2978 or email to discuss how this can be your opportunity for change and growth.
Donna L. Chamoff
MS, CPT, CPC
Reframing your attitude has a tremendous effect on both your physical and mental well being.
Here is a tool to help you get through a difficult day or week or to just take count of the small (or not so small things) that you are grateful for.
-Start in the morning before you rush out the door and write down the 3 best things in order that happened so far that day. You may have to really think at first but it becomes easier.
Example
• Had a great cup of coffee
• No fighting at the breakfast table
• Read the paper
-At any time during the day when something makes the list put in the appropriate rank and remove the last item.
-Write the list and look at it as many times as possible during the day.
-Review the list during the day to remind yourself to count your blessings.
-Some days the best thing on the list may be “only broke up one fight between kids.” Other days “son got into first choice school” maybe the lowest entry on the list.
-Thinking of the list will help you look for good things to happen. It may also create good things. Instead of overreacting to a family issue or problem, you may think of the list and feel if you respond instead of react you may have something to add to the list. This will give you a feeling of control and confidence.
-To have the best chance at having a good day try not to be sarcastic or cynical when writing things down.
-You can use this tool at anytime during the day. If you are having a bad day you can reflect back to any good thing that happened, no matter how insignificant.
-Make it a point to actively do things you know will go on the list. For example, you may not feel like exercising but knowing that you can put it on the list may be incentive to get you moving.
For more information, contact Donna Chamoff at 914 419-2978 or email to discuss how this can be your opportunity for change and growth.
Donna L. Chamoff
MS, CPT, CPC
