11/03/2026
I sat and did my weekly review this morning because id forgotten to do it sunday. I also haven't been in the best of moods, the negative thoughts making an appearance too often and they made me feel like id had a rubbish week so why bother?
A question in my review I always answer is 'What were 3 great things that happened this week? '
As I looked back through my journal to remind myself how my week had gone and started writing them down I realised id had a great week
I volunteered at the local warm hub - this helped me get out, get connection in, socialise, help the local charity doing wonderful thing for our community and made me feel part of the community
Had a great parents evening- reminded me how well my boy is doing and how much of a good job im also doing (we forget this as parents)
Had a call with my coach- hes brilliant at changing my perspective on things and extremely knowledgeable, helping me help myself
I saw two lots of family I hadn't seen for a long time and it was just lovely
I had a group session- it helps me as much as my members and its great to see people doing well
I booked a place on a breathwork workshop- this will help me aswell as others in the future and its free!
I met a friend for coffee and a little retail therapy 😌 and had a great catch up with some other friends on the weekend- it was well over due
And ive been invited to an event with the council
So a great week
All the above have kept me grounded without evening realising. The negative thoughts have to be fought away, be disciplined with yourself in questioning these thoughts
Without journalling, reviewing and reflecting this morning I would have carried on thinking id had a crap week and my mood would have dipped even further. Instead it has completely lifted my mood and im ready to go today
This is why journalling and taking time to reflect is so important. We often miss the good and grab the bad
Push the bad away and force the good
Anyone else ever look back and see things are always as bad as you think?