15 things to think about everyday

“A man is what he thinks all day long.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Our minds are constantly working, so much so that we have countless thoughts each hour and day. For all the things we think about, there are a lot that we neglect but are so important, vital to living the life we want.

Below is a list of 15 things to think about each and everyday. Thinking about these will only take 10 to 20 minutes. Some you’ll want think about in the morning and others you’ll want to think about at night.

1. The things you’re grateful to have

Think of the things you’re grateful for. Food, shelter, family, friends, a car, all the big and small things many aren’t fortunate to have.

2. The things you’re grateful NOT to have

Each of us can come up with something we’re grateful not to have. Perhaps you’re grateful not to have a disease, enormous debts, or perhaps you’re happy you don’t have a lot of money.

3. What you want to do today

Quick thoughts about the daily goals you want to accomplish and the plans you’ll need to take to get them done.

4. What the future holds

Think about what tomorrow, the next month, or even the next five years will bring you.

5. Think about one of your fears

We all have fears, some are big and some are small. Focus your thoughts on one.

6. Think of a way to face that fear

Think of one way in which you can face your fear. Even if it’s something small it’ll bring you one step closer to fear’s face.

7. One new thing you’d like to do

Think of something new you’d like to try. Do this every day you possibly can, you’ll never have too many goals and dreams.

8. The things you didn’t accomplish yesterday

Think about the things you wanted to get done yesterday, but didn’t. Then plan on getting them done today.

9. Your greatest qualities

Every day think about the things that make you a great person. It’ll give you confidence and ambition to tackle anything.

10. What you don’t like about yourself

We each have something we don’t like about ourselves. Perhaps you are too fearful, too quiet, or too arrogant.

11. How you can change what you don’t like about yourself

Think of some ways you can change. Sometimes it doesn’t take as long as you might think.

12. How you can make someone else’s day a little brighter

Maybe send a friend a card to show you’re thinking of them. Maybe buy a coworker just because. Or even just complementing someone can make their day a little brighter.

13. Your life goals

You won’t be able to think of all of your goals in life because you’ll always be adding more to your list. However, think about your current biggest dreams and goals. You can’t forget what you’re aiming for.

14. How yesterday’s problems are today’s motivation

Don’t let the problems of your past prevent you from moving forward. Think of how you can use the problems to motivate yourself to change and resolve.

15. You only have one life

Think about this: you only have one shot at life. So make the most out of every second you have. Reminding yourself of this will help you seize each day.

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Body & Soul, Life | May 6th, 2008 | Published by Andrew Galasetti



17 Responses to “15 things to think about everyday”

  1. Sj says:

    Great article.Number 15 I find motivates me to perform the others.

  2. Andrew says:

    Hey Sj,

    Glad you like it! You’re right 15 does lead to performing the others for me as well.

    -Andrew

  3. Habit Guide says:

    I think there’s some great advice in there, although I think the ability to *stop* thinking sometimes is just as important. We’ve also found that if you focus on establishing a healthy routine, everything else tends to fall into place. ~ James

  4. Andrew says:

    I agree people should know when to stop thinking and start acting.

    -Andrew

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  6. Natural says:

    no 8 is great.i’m all about getting things done.they’re not going to do themselves and time is moving anyway, might as well.

  7. Andrew says:

    Excellent Natural. Getting tasks accomplished brings positive change to your life. So go get things done!

    -Andrew

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  10. Christopher Truman says:

    :)
    Have you ever considered making some sort of email reminder system to send this to people everyday? Or maybe adding these to some goal’s site and challenge people to think about these things everyday. I know that I’m going to try!
    Chris Truman

  11. Andrew says:

    Hey Christopher,

    That would be a really cool idea! I’m not sure how I could create it though.

    -Andrew

  12. Rebecca says:

    Thinking of things that are negative, creates more negative outcomes. If you think about what you don’t like about yourself, daily, you are creating more negative feelings. Indeed, most of the 15 are positives; but I feel as though you shouldn’t focus on anything negative in your life. It creates stress, and it just keeps building up.
    If you ever read the novel The Secret, or watched the movie, you would understand where I’m coming from.
    The universe is your catalog, and it’s wish is your demand.

  13. Andrew Galasetti says:

    Hey Rebecca,

    You make a great point.

    -Andrew

  14. Barbara says:

    This is a great list. Everyone should have time to themselves to think about these things, otherwise we’ll lose touch with ourselves. These keep us grounded and leveled. Great job!

    Barbara

  15. Andrew Galasetti says:

    Glad you like this Barbara.

    -Andrew

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