One Question that Will Change Your Whole Day

One of the most empowering things I’ve started doing is asking myself really useful questions.   Until recently one of my favorites was “What kind of day do I want to have?”  This question helps to focus on what we want to accomplish and do and feel each day.  Today I want to kick butt at work.  Today I want make sure I get my work out in.  Today I want to experience a lot of happiness.  Today I want to cross everything off the Do List.  Etc., etc. 

But very recently the question evolved a little into something I REALLY LOVE! The new improved power question is “WHAT KIND OF DAY DO I WANT TO BRING INTO THE WORLD TODAY?”     

I love this slight reframe because it shifts from just thinking about getting to also focusing on giving.   Yes, I still want my knee to heal.  And yes I want to grow my business a bit.  And yes I want some personal challenges to go AWAY!  Yes, AND I also want to be kind to everyone I meet today.  I want to increase the love in the world by being loving.  I want to listen deeply to that loved one. 

Throughout the day – during work, while working out, going through the checkout line in the grocery store, etc. -- if I stay aware of the “Kind of Day I Want to Bring Into the World” I am a little kinder and more thoughtful.  And every time I have a day like that I’m automatically a little happier and more content.

So I ask YOU, what kind of day do you want to bring into our world today?    

Cylvia Hayes

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