Waking up in the morning, preparing for the day, and then ready to walk out the door. You have your keys to start the car, your work gear, and food to stay fueled. You physically have everything you need to get through the day, but what about mentally? What have you packed to be charismatic, to make sure your attitude is in check, or to measure how you are bettering yourself? How are you going to act after the day when you are back at home with those close to you? These are all questions with answers that can be fluid, easily shifting around from external factors. Your packing list for the day has structure, so why doesn't your mentality?
The life motto is made to generate order for your headspace. Think of it like your own personal mission statement. It’s very easy to let little things trigger your mood and actions one way or the other, but having solid standards set for yourself will help hold accountability.
This statement is to be made by you, for you. It is supposed to be personal, you're the only one that will be following it.
When crafting your motto, try thinking of the people you have relationships with (both working and personal), the way you take on daily tasks, and something you want to improve upon. These are good prompts to begin with. Then with those prompts start to craft them into actionable sentences.
Here’s an example: Look for positivity in any situation, learn lessons from the negatives. Give my best attitude to my friends and family. Be attentive and present in all social interactions.
You have your mentality goal, attitude goal, and social goal. All able to be achieved everyday. It shouldn’t be flashy and far reaching. Know what you prioritize and then push the potential to do it well consistently.
Now take some time, think about it, write it down and act on it.
As all things change, the motto can too. Edit based on the goals you are pursuing at the time. Again, it doesn't need to be some great change in your life, just small degrees of difference in the positive direction. Throughout the day, it is the small unbeknownst interactions and personal mannerisms that can dictate the attitude trajectory of not only yourself but those around you. Be better with the small things and they will compound to large improvements. Then consistently pursue a higher potential, step by step.
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