Remember the Best Part
I was just in Davos, and it was beautiful! Sunny and bright and everyone was in a festive mood. The WEF moved their meeting from January to May, and since this was my first time attending, I think the weather’s always good (Everyone tells me that it's usually 20 degrees and snowing).
I’m in the middle of my 3-month travel odyssey that started with TED in Vancouver in April and will end in June after my talk at The Next Web in Amsterdam (if you would like to attend, this discount code should still be valid: CONTENT20 ) It’s wonderful to see people in person, lead offsites, be on panels and give talks again. I have to also admit that my complaining self can sometimes be a teensy bit distracting. “I’m tired” is a common refrain and “why isn’t it more like this and less like that?”
It's easy to lose sight of the richness of this time period, chock-full that it is. But I know enough to know you never get this time back, so I've started to do a daily ritual. Every night before bed, no matter how tired I am, no matter what's gone right or wrong, I write in my journal: Remember the best part. And then I write what that was. It's grounding and helps me savor the best moments.?
When I was in California about 3 weeks ago, one of the best parts was speaking at the D School Master of Creativity Program and then co-teaching with one of my heroes, Bob Sutton . We shot a little video about two ways managers unintentionally create a toxic culture.
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The week was filled with discussions talking about culture, startups, and all things leadership. I gave a fireside chat on my book in this giant cathedral! (Video will be available soon after….and if you haven’t read my book yet grab a copy here !)?
I would love to hear the best part of your day that you are reminding yourself of! Please share in the comments - everyone benefits from hearing what all of us are grateful for!
Alisa
Founding and Managing Partner at LAW OFFICES OF STOODY & MILLS, L.L.P.
2 年Great post, Alyssa. I try to live every moment in gratitude and see the silver lining in all challenges. Every night before I go to bed, I get on my knees and thank my higher power for another day. I pray for serenity for those whom I am not particularly fond of, Pray for good health for those who are in firm and pray for MY Serenity, that I may continue to be the best Amy I can be and to be of love and service to others. in my life.
Fantastic! Not only do I write about the Best Part of My Day ( BPMD for short in my journal), I also write about what surprised me…there’s always something! This is all part of my conscious effort to rewire my brain and focus on the good. Just as we have hygiene for the body, this is hygiene for the mind. Happy rewiring Alisa!
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2 年Great !!
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2 年Practicing appreciation in small moments keeps me going. Every evening I write in a Leuchtturm "Some lines a day" 5-year journal. It's a joy to look back on my journey through highs and lows. Now in year 4 of this practice, my partner and I look forward to what the "Captain's Log" will remind us of. (Also, makes a great gift!)
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2 年I couldn’t agree more. Every evening at dinner we write the best part of the day in a little book. My wife, 5 yr old daughter, and I all talk about the best parts of the day and then write them down. It’s a lovely conversation and is also heartwarming to look back at the memories from the year.