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Compete Against Yourself

Today, it is You vs. You. Take a moment to recall the events of your day yesterday. Think of what you accomplished, what you left unfinished, what you meant to do…   Pick something you did yesterday, and see if you can beat yesterday’s record today!  Maybe this is something at work – perhaps there’s a number you can outdo. If […]

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Make A Wish

Today, I want you to welcome hope and imagination into your heart. Think of a wish – a really good one. Something you desire that would provide you with fulfillment and growth if it were to come true. Just think of your wish for now – take all the time you need. Make sure you develop the perfect wish. As […]

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Smile

Today, I want you to smile. Yeah… It does get more specific than that. I want you to see how often you can smile at someone else today. Whether it be the guy at the next pump at the gas station, the family at the table across from you at the restaurant, the strangers that pass you by, or the bartender you’re waiting on, […]

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Apologize

Are you ready for another not-so-easy challenge? You’re going to have to face your guilt, shame, and/or remorse for this one… I want you to think of a time you were in the wrong. Dig deep, sift through your life carefully, and find a moment you’re not proud of. Once you have decided on the memory to face, I want […]

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Set A Timer

I understand that you may not be able to implement today’s challenge into your work or school life, but wherever applicable, I wish for you to try following your impulses to take a break. As you go about your daily activities, whenever you begin to notice yourself becoming distracted, unfocused, bored, overwhelmed, or burnt out by the task at hand, […]

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Yes, And…

If you’ve ever partaken in theatre, improv, or film, you may be familiar with “Yes, And…” The notion is used in improvised situations as a foundation to allow the performers the best and most building blocks to pull from to forward and create the scene. It means to accept and add to whatever offer you were given. Otherwise, it would […]

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