23 Jun Keep a list of your accomplishments and keep yourself happy!
via the Huffington Post by Adnrew Merle
Many of us rely on plans and to-do lists to prioritise our time and stay on track for the future, but what about after we complete those tasks and projects? Should we just check things off the list and move on?
It turns out there are numerous benefits to writing down and celebrating our past accomplishments on an ongoing basis.
Here are just a few reasons to keep an Accomplishments List:
- Looking back at our past achievements produces a satisfying happiness boost. Thinking about our wins makes us feel like a winner.
- Focusing on what we achieved and what went well can enhance our overall view and positively change the way we remember the past (even if we experienced challenges or failures in that same time period).
- Being reminded of past successes motivates us to work hard for more accomplishments in the future, thereby producing an ongoing cycle of success and achievement.
- Keeping an Accomplishments List keeps us focused on our actual productivity and what we get done — not just how busy we are…
…keep reading the full & original article HERE