Daily Inventory of Accomplishments & Other Positive
Things!
This exercise is really helpful if you are the type of person that
brushes over the good in your life and focusses on the negatives. Sometimes we forget how many times in the
day something positive actually happened. Or we forget that we accomplished something worthwhile (even
if it was a task or job we didn't like). We also brush aside compliments that others pay us. If you are on a
path of self discovery and personal growth, it's really important to start appreciating yourself more and
patting yourself on the back when you do positive things. This will increase your sense of self worth and
self-esteem. As you feel better about yourself, you will automatically pass this on to those around
you.
Keep an Inventory
During the day, pay attention to the things you achieve or
accomplish, even if they seem small. Look for goals you have met, things you are proud of, little
successes. Look for things you do that reinforce your good
qualities and write them in your journal. Also, listen for cues
from those around you (bosses, friends, children, strangers, shop assistants, etc). When someone says or does
something that focuses on a positive quality of yours, write it down. Keeping a written record of the
positive things about you is a great way to combat your inner critic. Remember that the critic discounts our
positives and focuses on our negatives. On days when you are feeling down on yourself, pull out your journal
and read the things you have recorded as a way of reminding you that you do have lots of good
qualities.
Examples of Accomplishments and Other Positive
Things!
Here are some ideas of the kinds of things you might write in your
journal or notebook. Some of them may seem small or insignificant, but, overall, they demonstrate what
kind of person you are. They are there to remind you of the positives in your life.
My son said, “I love you Mum.”
I did 4 loads of washing today.
I started my veggie patch.
I wrote an email to my brother.
Auntie Betty rang today and said she thinks I’m a great
Mum.
I got the car serviced.
I got my hair done.
Sue at work said I always seem so bubbly.
The lady at the Newsagency told me I have beautiful brown
eyes.
I ate healthy food all day.
I typed a new resume.
The neighbour asked us over for a BBQ.
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