EXCITED
Journal Prompts for when you’re feeling excited…
Journaling when you're excited helps capture and amplify the positive energy, allowing you to reflect on what fuels your enthusiasm and harness it for future motivation and inspiration. It also provides a space to plan and prioritize the opportunities that arise from your excitement, ensuring you make the most of these moments.
Where do you feel this feeling in your body? How does it show up physically for you?
What specific actions or events led to this feeling?
How do you talk to yourself when you’re feeling excited Is this different than when you are not experiencing this feeling?
What needs or values are being threatened or fulfilled by this emotion? Explore the deeper needs, desires, or values that may be underlying the emotion you are experiencing.
How does this emotion align with your values and goals? Consider whether these emotions are in alignment with who you want to be and the goals you have set for yourself.
·Who are the people who make you feel excited? How are your relationships with those people right now? Is there anything you want to do differently in those relationships?
Describe a recent event or upcoming plan that has you feeling excited. What aspects of this situation are generating your excitement?
Reflect on an experience where your excitement led to a positive outcome. What lessons did you learn from that experience?
List three goals or dreams that currently excite you. How do these goals align with your values and aspirations?
Write about a hobby or activity that consistently brings you excitement. How does engaging in this activity impact your overall happiness?
Imagine achieving one of your biggest dreams. Describe how you would feel and what steps you would take to make it a reality
For professional success …
Structured Action Plan
Why It Works: Creating a structured action plan helps you direct your excitement into clear, achievable tasks, preventing you from becoming overwhelmed.
How to Practice: Break down your excitement-driven ideas into manageable tasks with deadlines. This approach helps maintain momentum and ensures that your excitement leads to tangible professional outcomes.
To Fuel Personal Success…
Channel the Energy: Direct your excitement into productive activities or tasks that align with your goals or interests.
Manage Expectations: Balance excitement with realistic expectations to avoid potential disappointment.
Stay Present: Focus on the present moment to fully experience and enjoy the excitement without getting overwhelmed by future outcomes.
Physical Movement: Engage in physical exercise or movement to release excess energy and maintain a sense of balance.
Breathing Exercises…
Maintain your focus when you’re feeling excited:
Box Breathing (Square Breathing):
Inhale deeply through your nose for a count of 4 seconds.
Hold your breath for 4 seconds.
Exhale slowly and completely through your mouth for 4 seconds.
Pause and hold your breath again for 4 seconds.
Repeat this cycle several times.