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Why I'd grab this in a fire
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Hi Reader, here's how strongly I feel about the 3-2-1 journaling I mentioned in last week's email... (if you haven't seen it yet, search for the email "More good feels, less angst") I've been 3-2-1 journaling a long time. So long, in fact, that I've built a little library. If I had to run back into a burning house, these would probably be one of the things I'd grab. The main reason? It's something I'd like my kids to have when I'm gone. It's a way for them to relive experiences I had. If I go on vacation, they get to see what we did, and what I was grateful for. And I'm not the only who feels strongly about it. A few years back there was a lady who attended one of my workshops. I had mentioned 3-2-1 journaling at a speaking event she was at several months prior, and when I introduced it at this workshop, she spoke up. This is what she said: "I've been doing this since you introduced this to me back in July." (so approx 4 months at the time)
This reframed my approach, even on days where it's easy to be overwhelmed with the challenges of being self-employed.
It really gets me back in sync with where I am, where I'm going, and why I'm doing this.
And the big win is usually the big nudge that gets me out of the funk, and back to what I want to do."
So good. But it's not only for work. There was also a young man I worked with who was in the reserves and on a disability discharge. He got called back after he healed up, and left the company on leave. The company had saved a spot for him so eventually he came back. But he was different. He didn't look like he was in a good place, so I shared 3-2-1 journaling with him in hopes it would help. I got a text from him a while after that said, "Hey, I just wanted to text you and let you know how much you've turned my life around whether you see it or not. I was in a dark place for a while and I also wanted to let you know...<he went on to tell me about a positive thing happening in his life.> Look, this is not about me. I'm not trying to make it about me. My point in sharing this is that it can make a difference in your life, AND it can make a difference in someone else's life. It certainly had an impact on me when I started doing it. So I started sharing it, teaching it to other people like I'm doing with you. My goal is everything you learn, hopefully you build as a habit and eventually share with somebody else. I believe each one of us can have a bigger impact. Please give it a try! Happy New Year, Brian Whenever you're ready, there are 2 ways I can help you:
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