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TODD KAUFMAN
The Daily Five to Creating Happiness, Ending Depression and Making Lasting Positive Change Intention, Repetition & Gratitude
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1. First thing in the morning, intentionally journal 3-5 new (different each day) things you are grateful for in your life (personal or business). If you choose, journal or write 1-3 short paragraphs about one of the items you listed.
Give yourself a pat on the back each and every time you do this step (this is the Gratitude part!).
2. Intentionally meditate: Do a short, two-minute meditation three times per day. Set a timer or download two minutes of white noise on your phone or iPod, sit in a quiet place and simply focus on one sensation. I suggest focusing on the temperature change that occurs in your nostrils as you breathe in and out.
As your attention drifts or other thoughts drop into your head, just acknowledge them and return your attention to the temperature change (or whatever you’re focusing on). Some days this will happen a lot, and some days very little. Both experiences are good.
Give yourself a pat on the back each and every time you do this step (this is the Gratitude part!).
3. Intentionally do something good for your body. Yes I know, exercise might be something you have tried and found difficult. If you don’t hit the gym, schedule 20 minutes every day to “plank” and do jumping jacks, or to do some
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