Writing Exercise: Things That Make Me Smile
About this Writing Exercise
Reflective journaling is a great way to gain a deeper understanding of what motivates you in your life. Use these insights when things aren’t going your way. These stories are ones you can draw upon to shift your mindstate.
In this exercise, you can use the audio file as a timer, and it will also guide you through this exercise.
What’s in this exercise?
You will be journaling about things that make you smile. This is handy when we are overly focused on the perceived negativity that is around us and it consciously makes us look for things that are good.
Exercise Process
Journal: 6 Minutes
- Finish this statement: “Things that make me smile are…”
- Keep your pencil moving.
- If you run out of things to write, then write down, “I have nothing to write…”
Reflection Exercise: 2 Minutes
- Read what you wrote.
- Reflect on the positive aspects of what you wrote.
- Notice how you feel.
Compassionate Breathing Exercise: 2 Minutes
- Breathe and bring some kindness and support into yourself.
- You are not alone in this.
- You are learning to get better.
- You will be able to move forward.
- Remind yourself to be kind if you stumble along the way.
About Micro Practices
In your everyday life, you can use what you have learned in your meditation practice by noticing how you are feeling, refocusing on what is present and conducting a three-breath practice. You can do these as many times as you want throughout your day. They are a great way to remind yourself of your learning and growing. Best of all, they take less than a minute to do.
Practice this micro exercise throughout your day…
- Breathe and become present.
- Breathe and notice what’s around.
- Breathe and recall something you learned in this practice.
Practicing consistently is the key to mastering new skills.
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