This is the power of positive declarations: A few days ago I woke up at 5 am and it was tough to crawl out of bed. I wasn’t my usual self. The bed was comfortable, the alarm was annoying, and I wasn’t particularly excited about my upcoming day.
But — and this is a BIG but — I knew getting up and staying awake would be worth it. I knew, deep down, I could muster a great day no matter how I felt at 5 am.
“Today is a Great Day!“
Yes, I am one of those “half glass full” kind of guys. My typical demeanor is pleasant, fun, and happy.
But, I’m also not blind to reality. I get it. Sometimes things suck.
However, I started a simple habit in high school that has stuck with me: I look outside in the morning and say out loud, Today is a Great Day!“
My Wife Doesn’t Believe Me
It could be cloudy, stormy, sunny, hot, cold, comfortable, awful, or any other weather condition outside. It doesn’t matter. Today is a great day.
My wife doesn’t believe me when I say these things. She thinks I’m a little crazy and she is convinced I don’t even believe it myself.
It doesn’t matter. Today IS a great day when I make it real and tangible by audibly declaring a statement that is bold, positive, and potentially true.
Stating the Obvious
If you buy a new red sports car, you will see red cars everywhere. When you declare that you are excited about your day, you will see opportunity all over the place.
Begin the day by stating the obvious. Tell yourself that “today could be a great day.”
I recommend starting with “could” because that’s completely true. There’s no BS there. Today could be great and that is all you need to begin finding your own red sports cars.
The Power of Positive Declarations
The goal is saying phrases like “Today is a Great Day!” is not to lie to yourself. I’m not advocating living in a false reality.
However, I am a believer in perception and the story we tell ourselves.
If you wake up every day and repeated tell yourself that you hate your job, I can only guess how you will feel when you get to the office.
But, if you physically say out loud that something good will happen to you today, that the weather won’t determine your mood, and that life is worth living to the fullest — then I think you’re on to something.
No Magic Here
Positive affirmations, declarations, or quotations are not magic pills. It’s likely that nothing will happen to you immediately.
But, there is lot to say about the benefits of a positive attitude, laughter, and looking for the best in other people and all situations.
Don’t believe me? Ask the laughter yoga club in New York City. Apparently, even fake laughing has the ability to radically transform your life.
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