What a great suggestion and way to welcome the new year! Our brains are hardwired to replay the negative experiences we’ve had, also know as negativity bias. Thanks evolution! On the other hand, positive experiences are less likely to be replayed in the same way because they are not typically associated with immediate survival concerns. What a great way to negate this. Starting right now!
What a great idea Chris! I do like the fact my photo app reminds me regularly what I was doing at various points, it would be nice for everything else to be so easily accessible.
Let me know if you need any help! There's no hard and fast rule for what to capture so as long as it's something you want to review again in the future, or something you think can provide a pick-me-up, that works.
Ahh, this is so great. I've tried so many things in my Notes app: gratitude lists, good things that happened that day lists. They've all been well intentioned but then they start to feel like another thing on the to-do list or they lose their impact (or I get off track with keeping up with it). I love that this is something you can keep up but also doesn't have to be an everyday thing and it also gives you the opportunity to try to look for things you can add to the list (which as a negative-focuser, is hugely helpful). I just set mine up and started filling it out 😊
Secret is safe with me 😂 I only recently realized you could even add screenshots or pictures to a note in the Notes app. I feel like I become more of a baby boomer instead of a millennial everyday when it comes to technology.
Chris, you always seem to know what I need to hear. I forget what I've achieved when I'm slogging through the mud every day, so thank you for this reminder. I'm away to make my highlight reel ❤️
screenshots of nice things people say has been such a difference maker. i have a folder in my photos called "praise file". great tips thank you for sharing!
A few items from my highlight reel:
Wins:
- loving family and friends
- MBA graduate
- writing a book
- Hello, Adversity
- have spoken at numerous conferences
- aside from my disease, my health
Objects around the house:
- a picture of my diploma from business school
- magazine articles I wrote
- nice cards I've received
- several family pictures
Nice things people have said:
Hard to summarize here, but nice comments include:
- feedback on my book draft
- readers who have enjoyed my newsletter
- thank you notes after talks
- words of encouragement from friends I texted when I felt down
- sticky notes from my mom back when I was in school
What a great suggestion and way to welcome the new year! Our brains are hardwired to replay the negative experiences we’ve had, also know as negativity bias. Thanks evolution! On the other hand, positive experiences are less likely to be replayed in the same way because they are not typically associated with immediate survival concerns. What a great way to negate this. Starting right now!
Thanks Tim!
Great ideas Chris. The negative reels play so easily.
Thanks John!
I love this, and I will start creating this file today.
What a great idea Chris! I do like the fact my photo app reminds me regularly what I was doing at various points, it would be nice for everything else to be so easily accessible.
Thanks Mark!
I want to start doing this going forward, especially going into 2025. Thank you for the guide, sometimes it's hard to know what to capture.
Let me know if you need any help! There's no hard and fast rule for what to capture so as long as it's something you want to review again in the future, or something you think can provide a pick-me-up, that works.
Chris, I love this idea! I often get beautiful comments about my writing. I can start there.
That's a great place to start, Sandra! Those are some of the most meaningful compliments.
I loved this!! Thanks for the gift for all of us Chris!
Thanks Sue!
Ahh, this is so great. I've tried so many things in my Notes app: gratitude lists, good things that happened that day lists. They've all been well intentioned but then they start to feel like another thing on the to-do list or they lose their impact (or I get off track with keeping up with it). I love that this is something you can keep up but also doesn't have to be an everyday thing and it also gives you the opportunity to try to look for things you can add to the list (which as a negative-focuser, is hugely helpful). I just set mine up and started filling it out 😊
Thanks Jackie! The best part for me is I just screenshot everything and drop it in the file. Mine isn't organized. It's a bit of a mess 🤫
Secret is safe with me 😂 I only recently realized you could even add screenshots or pictures to a note in the Notes app. I feel like I become more of a baby boomer instead of a millennial everyday when it comes to technology.
Yeah! It's really convenient but sometimes the sizing comes out messed up. Which is why I gave up trying to make it look perfect
Chris, you always seem to know what I need to hear. I forget what I've achieved when I'm slogging through the mud every day, so thank you for this reminder. I'm away to make my highlight reel ❤️
Yay! That makes me so happy.
👏👏👏
Your message inspired this post 😀
I am so glad!! Will definitely be making one of these
Great! If you lack compliments, happy to provide one 😀
screenshots of nice things people say has been such a difference maker. i have a folder in my photos called "praise file". great tips thank you for sharing!
Thanks Arman! I like Praise File - that's a good name.