ENGAGED
Journal Prompts for when you’re feeling engaged…
Journaling about feeling engaged helps you identify what drives you, allowing you to replicate these feelings and sustain your level of commitment.
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 engaged? Is this different than when you are not experiencing this feeling? How can you incorporate this next time you’re craving this feeling?
Write a list of 5 things that make you feel engaged – remember to revisit when you need a boost.
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 my values and goals? Consider whether these emotions are in alignment with who you want to be and the goals you have set for yourself.
TIP Inspiration and Motivation: Reading past entries about high-energy agreeable feelings can serve as inspiration and motivation during times when you may need a boost.
For professional success …
Reflect on Your Why: Regularly revisit the reasons why you set your goals in the first place. Reflecting on your why renews your sense of purpose and strengthens your engagement and commitment to achieving your aspirations.
Goal Alignment:
Why It Works: Aligning your tasks and projects with your long-term career goals keeps you motivated and ensures your efforts contribute to your overall success.
How to Practice: Regularly review and adjust your career goals. Ensure your daily tasks and projects align with these goals, providing a clear sense of purpose and direction in your work.
To enhance this feeling…
Savoring: Savor this emotion. Savoring involves fully appreciating and enhancing your high-energy agreeable emotional experiences. This strategy can help prolong and deepen this feeling. Discover the benefits and tips for practicing HERE.
Breathing Exercises…
Sustain your engagement with box-breathing
Sit with your back supported in a comfortable chair and your feet on the floor
Close your eyes and then INHALE through your nose while counting to four, notice your belly rise.
HOLD your inhale at the top for 4 seconds, trying not to clamp your mouth or nose shut
EXHALE through your mouth, for a count of 4 seconds, notice your belly lower.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 at least three times
Savoring with Deep Breathing
Sit or lie down comfortably with your back straight and shoulders relaxed.
Place one hand on your heart and the other on your belly, just below your ribcage.
Inhale: Breathe in slowly through your nose for a count of four. Allow your belly to rise as you fill your lungs with air while keeping your chest relatively still.
Pause: Hold your breath for a count of two
Exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of six - Feel your belly fall as you release the air, keeping your chest relatively still.
Focus on Your Positive Emotion:
As you continue deep breathing, bring to mind the happiness you’re experiencing (happiness, delight, joy).
Visualize the moment or experience that brought about this positive emotion.
Breath and Savor:
On each inhale, imagine that you are breathing in more of this happy feeling letting it fill your entire being.
On each exhale, release any tension or distractions, focusing solely on the emotion.