But how do you win a day?
Well, ask yourself this.
How do you wake up in the morning?
That’s an excellent place to start.
It would help if you had time in the morning to anchor yourself and set your intentions for the day that lies ahead. This allows you to begin the day in a proactive stance rather than on your toes in a reactive stance.
I started the habit of daily journaling about two years ago after years of stopping and starting. It’s finally locked in, and it’s a fantastic tool. There is nothing esoteric about the practice; it helps me condense my thoughts and make my intentions clear for the day. Within it, I have my to-do list, my three wins for the day and a list of all that I’m grateful for.
The preparation for a good day is simple and effective.
Ninety per cent of the time, there is no rush. The first thing I do is open my journal to remind me of what I need to be doing. I then ease myself into my day. Emergencies and unforeseen circumstances can turn up, and there’s nothing more to do but to handle them as best you can. Once you have managed your crisis, ease yourself back into your day, week, month or year.
A great day looks different for everyone but what makes all great days alike is you begin slowly and with intention.
What are you grateful for?
What are you doing throughout the day to challenge your body??
What are the three most important wins you need to achieve for the day to get closer to your goals?
These are the core elements.
You decide how big or small your wins are for the day. Just make sure they are in your power to achieve. My wins are things I have ultimate control over, like going to the gym, writing my novel, making that call, sending that email or reading. These are wins for me.
Every day you are winning, but you need to recognise that fact. Continue to acknowledge your progress through your wins for the rest of your life and see how miserable and forgettable days become a thing of the past.
In my opinion, this is how to win your day.
Now go out and crush 2022.
