Positive Self-Reflection and Space

It's the time of the year when things can feel overwhelming and not so positive. If this sounds familiar it's time to take a step back and get a broader view.

Anchoring your positive points is a way to give yourself consistent positive self-support (the good kind of selfishness) and ensure your pitcher is full before you rush off to pour everyone a glass of assistance. You probably have more positive points than you realize bubbling beneath the surface of your consciousness, eager to be realized. You can start right now by giving yourself credit for taking the time to read this article today. 

Give yourself positive points for the times you've practiced positive thinking in the past or for now if you're willing to give it a go for the first time. Incorporate finding more of your positive points into your life by giving yourself 30 minutes a day or a week if you feel strapped for time. If you have plenty of time and enjoy the activity you should delegate more. 

• Spend 15 minutes beginning and 15 minutes ending each day or week focused on your positive points. What did you do well today? What made you feel good about yourself? How can you be more optimistic tomorrow? 

• Note in a journal how it makes you feel to think about yourself in favorable terms, regardless of what else may be going on in your life; this can also be a resource to return to when you need a positive boost.

• Before noting the positive points in your journal, use guided meditation to help you flow into a more receptive and positive mindset. 

Psychology research states it takes 21 days to change or create a new habit and 90 days to make it a part of your lifestyle. After 90 days identifying your positive points will be as much of a part of your life as brushing your teeth. 

You can document as many points that occur during your day as you choose; there is no right or wrong way to journal. Studies have shown right before bed, or even the following morning, as a part of a daily routine will yield the best results.

If you'd like to sample a course specifically designed for this purpose my Clarifying Magnetizing Your Positive Points course includes a short meditation and journal for this very purpose and can help you get started on your journey of greater positive self-discovery.