Got a 'What Went Well' Muscle?

Ever notice how easy it is to recall when you haven't done well? It's easy to relive difficult memories. Our brains are wired to focus on the negative. But can you imagine what it would be like to remember your successes and accomplishments just as vividly?

I encourage you to steep yourself daily in your accomplishments and how you helped bring them about. Why? Because the more you focus on what you have accomplished and what great qualities you have, the more confident you will be, the more possible your outlook will feel, and the more creative your mind will become. It will serve you well in all sorts of situations such as:

• going for a job interview
• pitching a new idea to your team,
• talking to your boss, or
• trying to see new possibilities in a project. 

Idealist Careers writes more about it here. Because our brains are wired naturally towards the negative, this really is a muscle building activity.

Here are some ideas to build a strong "What Went Well" muscle. If you make it a daily practice, you will start to notice what's going well naturally.

1. Keep a "Success/Accomplishment" notebook at work: At the end of every day get in the habit of taking 5 minutes to write these down before you leave. Add a sentence or two about how you helped make it happen.
2. Keep a 'What Went Well' journal. At the end of every day write down 3 things that went well. Big or small is not important. Write down details about WHY it was a great thing for you, even if it's small, to help you connect with the moment.
3. Create a family tradition of 'What Went Well' at your dinner table. Whether it's you and your spouse, or your family, or your friend on the phone in another state... trade 3 'What Went Wells' with each other. It's an amazing habit to get into with others.

Ready, Set, Go see how great you are!

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All the Best,
Jen