Daily Bright Spots & Other Useful Tips

Observing Daily Bright Spots

People who have worked with Promoting Brilliance, Inc. know that we advocate for observing your Daily Bright Spots. This practice makes you aware of the many ways your day is going well and all of the good people and experiences you are creating, manifesting, and allowing into your work and personal life. Take note daily for 2-3 weeks and you will experience a subtle difference, many people tell us that it lifts their mood and makes them more confident. One thing is for sure—living in the Midwest this time of year as we experience less day light—it helps to observe and acknowledge the bright spots in your day!

Cause The Pause

Today more than ever people are looking for ways to find time and space to get in front of things. I often hear this as, “I need time to be strategic and innovative” or “ I need to make time for planning for next year” or I want to have more space weekly for creative thinking so I can develop something new.” At Promoting Brilliance we’ve coined the phrase—cause the pause. It is up to you to make time and space for this and there are many ways to do this. When you start out and want this to become a habit or a regular practice I do recommend that you plan it in your calendar like any other meeting. Simply schedule time for it. Consider your best time of day or a personal offsite. Remember we do offer these services at Promoting Brilliance as well. We invite you to cause the pause regularly.

Working & Sustainability

Many of you are working longer hours than ever before and yet you are often grateful because you know the current fear of being laid off. It’s important to consider sustainability with regard to the topic of how much you are working. If your boss is asking you to work less so you don’t burn out—listen! However, you may need some thing to help change your habit of logging back on after dinner night after night. Creating a change can begin by replacing your habits with something new. You may want to sign up for a class in the evenings 1-2 nights a week, there are lots of options like cooking classes, photography, or even a book club. The point is to create something new that will be energizing to you. I’m often told by many of my clients that they end up being a better professional or even solve problems while they are enjoying the change they have created.

Natural Impacts & Self-Trust

Doing something different naturally creates tension, anxiety and even fear. If you are experiencing these when you consider changing your lifestyle, approaching a project differently at work, interacting with someone in a different way, taking on more responsibilities and leadership or even looking for a new career opportunity—know that it is 100% natural to experience any of what we think of the more negative emotional experiences. 100% natural is not often popular, but know it is normal. All of this combined with the uncertainty that we have collectively been facing it is no wonder that people are dealing with stress and worry. Consider this: What brings you back to center? Where do you experience confidence? How do you cultivate trust and self-trust? Tell yourself and mean it—I can do it well!