One of the best take-aways from this particular training session had to do with "hunting the good stuff". It's basically a challenge to find three good events in a day. I was asked to keep a journal with a one-sentence reflection of the following:
- Why the good thing happened
- What this good thing means to you
- What you can do tomorrow to enable more of this good thing
- What ways you or others contribute to this good thing
What a neat challenge! I hope you'll try this out for at least a couple days. I'll post some of my thoughts below (because I'm a sharer) :) Even if you don't want to post, I hope you take this challenge...hunt the good stuff!
15 SEP 2010
ReplyDelete- My conversation with my mom when I was upset - I would not have had this blessing if I had not reached out to her for help (biggest takeaway? Don't be afraid to ask for help!)
- My usually brusque/teasing coworker shared his iPod speakers with me this week. It meant a lot because music is such a big part of my life- and so calming! (What I learned? Even though he jokes in mean ways sometimes, I continue to treat him and others nicely...it's paid off!)
- My husband calmed me down after some medical fears by reminding me that we trusted this process to God - I'm so glad he's strong enough to remind me of these things! (My thoughts? I need to trust God more, and praise Him for my most excellent hubby!)
16 SEP 2010
- A con turned into a pro (a doc appointment pushed a month later than I expected) when I pushed my comfort levels and left a message with the department secretary. She was able to move it 2 weeks earlier - that really calmed me down!
- I felt good all day - probably from wearing a dress and heels! Taking a little time on my looks paid off in my confidence levels.
- My friendships are growing with two particular gals. I'm so so grateful for female peer support (both are Christian military wives, too! Yes please!) - it's worth all the effort and time I've put into these growing relationships.
There ya go...just an idea of some good things going on out there. Hope you have some, too!