What you pay attention to grows. ~Geneen Roth
Tell me to what you pay attention and I will tell you who you are. ~Jose Ortega y Gassett
What we think, we become. ~Buddha
See a trend here?
What do you give more attention to in your life? That big bowl of ice cream you “shouldn’t” have eaten + how much you hate your thighs — or what you did well + like about yourself?
Most of us are conditioned to focus on our perceived failures and disappointments.
It’s human nature – our default setting.
But our brain is plastic. We can create new pathways + habits + patterns. We can rewire our brain. We can create a NEW default mode. A mode that leads to more cheers + smiles + feelings of accomplishment.
Every action we take either moves us closer to — or farther away from our goals and a more fulfilling life.
What if we chose to stop giving the missteps and so called “screw ups” so much of our attention?
What if we chose to consciously shine a light on the successes?
How might our lives transform?
I’m in the midst of a personal experiment. Earlier this week, I started keeping what I call a Towards Journal.
It’s simply a list of every action I’ve taken that propels me towards what I want for myself in life.
In other words — the actions I take each day that are in line with my top values (connection, adventure, fitness, skillfulness, kindness). The actions that make me feel proud + accomplished + fulfilled.
Now I’m only on day 4, BUT — I think I’m on to something you guys.
When we’re focusing on what we’ve done well, we go out of our way to create even more actions to add to the list.
What you pay attention to grows. ~Geneen Roth
If you’re trying to lose weight or increase your level of fitness or simply want to feel more fulfilled (and who doesn’t want that?) – give it a try.
Commit to 30 days.
Figure out your Top 5 Values.
Write down every towards move.
Check in with yourself at the end of the month.
Notice if you’re closer to your goals than you were 30 days prior.
Notice if you feel more fulfilled.
Be amazed by your ability to create positive change…
…one small action at a time.
XO ~Robyn
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