HOW TO HAVE THE BEST DAY EVER
1
Record the time and
place, and years from
now you’ll remember
this moment.
2 Every day is different
Assess your energy
level to get present.
3
Describe your energy
level to gain clarity.
4 I can have lunch with Sarah and sign up for a 6pm spin class after
Commit to something
that energizes you to
power up and unlock
the passion inside of
you.
5 remarkable life that I’ve been wanting to write for years.
Before your day gets
hijacked, put yourself
first by describing your
top project for the day.
• I hate my job and I’ve always
6 dreamt of being a writer and
Give your commitment
to action a boost by
describing why this
project matters to you.
7 here at my feet right now.
Harvard researchers
say one small move
forward taps the
"Progress Principle"
to boost happiness.
8
Use this space for
anything else you
wish to include in
your daily planning.
TIME 7:15am PLACE Clever Monk Coffee Shop DATE 10/6 NOTES — PLAN THE DAY — BRAIN DUMP
(FREE SPACE TO HELP FREE YOUR MIND ) 11
TODAY I FEEL I FEEL THIS WAY BECAUSE ... and that’s why this
5 Second Daily Journal page is designed to
•
(C’MON, BE HONEST) 6:00
I woke up feeling tired be flexible to meet
your needs.
• I’ve got a lot going on at work 7:00 MEETING NOTES:
• Didn’t exercise yesterday
8:00 commute–call mom • Launch
 Date: May 8th - have
new site up by April 6th. Work with
TO FEEL MORE ENERGIZED I CAN ...
9:00 plan work day Troy on content and have ready to
(WHAT PEOPLE OR ACTIVITIES GIVE YOU A BOOST?)
roll by Feb 15th.
• Arrange flights for April. Work with
work. I can also tidy up the kitchen before I leave for the day.
10:00
10:30 make sales calls travel agency to confirlm hotel and car
11:00 schedules.
TODAY, MY TOP PROJECT IS ... • Contact printer to confirm delivery
Publishing my first novel inspired by my grandmother’s 12:00 lunch with sarah dates for January 31st.
• Plan follow-up meeting. 12
1:00
Use this page to
journal, take notes or
THIS PROJECT MATTERS ONE SMALL ACTION I CAN TAKE brain dump your to
2:00 finish ppt
TO ME BECAUSE ... TO MOVE FORWARD IS ... do list and important
• Google ‘self-publishing advice’ ideas. It’s your space
to get the most out of
and watch two video tutorials on
3:00
your day.
working on it will help me the topic. Take notes.
meeting with team
stop thinking and get started. 4:00 TOP DAILY TO DOs:
• Pay credit card
OTHER THOUGHTS ... TODAY, I’M GRATEFUL FOR ...
5:00
• Change Netflix password
5:30 stop working • Gym membership
My dog, Molly, she’s sitting 6:00
7:00 spin class
TODAY, I WILL STOP WORKING AT ...
8:00 Time to hang !
5:30 AM / PM
You're awesome! Go rock the day!
9 10 13
To tap the power of gratitude, Give your work a deadline,
This handy timeline can be used to
savor one thing about this then plan backwards to increase plan and organize your day.
moment. productivity and guarantee
life balance.
 TIME PLACE DATE NOTES — PLAN THE DAY — BRAIN DUMP
(FREE SPACE TO HELP FREE YOUR MIND )

TODAY I FEEL I FEEL THIS WAY BECAUSE ...

(C’MON, BE HONEST - CIRCLE ONE) 6:00
•
• 7:00

• 8:00

TO FEEL MORE ENERGIZED I CAN ... 9:00

(WHAT PEOPLE OR ACTIVITIES GIVE YOU A BOOST?)

10:00

11:00
TODAY, MY TOP PROJECT IS ...

12:00

1:00

THIS PROJECT MATTERS ONE SMALL ACTION I CAN TAKE

TO ME BECAUSE ... TO MOVE FORWARD IS ... 2:00

• •
3:00

4:00
OTHER THOUGHTS ... TODAY, I’M GRATEFUL FOR ...

5:00

6:00

TODAY, I WILL STOP WORKING AT ...

7:00

AM / PM
8:00

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You're awesome! Go rock the day!
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