Journal Entry for Monday, 2/23/2025
There are only 7 more days until next Monday!
Write down your top 3 things to do. Write them down and count while crossing them off your list: 3 - 2 - 1 BLASTOFF! Now get yourself another cup of coffee.
Tell yourself the hardest tasks to do are a lot less painful than getting your tooth pulled - at least you're in control!!!
Celebrate your top achievements by thinking about crossing over the finish line in a relay race. Make your cell phone clock go off with a winning sound for each priority you finish!
Think about the small things that are so annoying but must be done like tiny bubbles. Point your finger to the imaginary bubble and pop it so it's gone. Don't tell anyone what you're doing - just keep smiling!
Think of the tasks you must do as a competition with your imaginary friend. Every time a task is done, open up a private notebook and give yourself a Happy Face. At the end of the day, count your Happy Faces!
When things get stressful practice Box Breathing! Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. It's the Navy SEAL standard for staying calm under fire.
When the going gets tough, and you must go on, excuse yourself and visit the restroom. Splash cold water on your face which triggers the mammalian dive reflex, instantly lowering your heart rate.
These are tips I created for myself to keep going. I hope whatever you do today, you do it well - Patricia
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