![]() ![]() Often, I focus on the little habits I’m trying to build, like getting out of bed early to do my yoga and morning reflection before the kids bust in. Finally, I reflect on something that I did well during the day. Many days, I reflect on my gratitude for the young leaders who teach me and inspire me every day. The other night, I wrote about having a roof over my head. Then I give thanks for at least one part of my day. Scanning back through my day, I relive and reflect on at least one moment of joy. Other days I write about something awesome that happened in work. Yesterday I wrote about spending 5 minutes in bed with our boys as we woke up, flopping around in bed, laughing and hugging. I start with a moment from my day that brought a smile to my face or that inspired me. The content varies, but I recognise three things daily in my life and leadership: Reflecting on each word in turn, I write down one thing from my day alongside each of the 3 prompts. I start by writing three words: joy, gratitude and affirmation. Three Magic Words for Daily Growth.Įach evening I take a few minutes to journal. Correctly done, journaling will make you a better leader. With all the stress we carry as leaders, tending to our mental health is critical.īut this isn’t only a restorative process. Simply put, it’s a lovely practice to support your mental health. ![]() The cognitive benefits range from boosting your mood to improving your working memory to enhancing your well-being. In just a couple minutes daily, a journal can be a leader’s best friend.Īfter all, journaling has been shown to help people manage anxiety and reduce stress, even cope with depression. The big surprise was what a difference it made. Given my love of a good notebook, it was little surprise that I started a new journal after inspiration from Lily Mackow-McGuire. If I’m going to put feeling into my writing, I want to feel what I’m writing. I love the feel of a pen pressing down into paper. I love the freedom of an open page, rather than a word processor, in front of me. What are you waiting for? Say those three magical words this Valentine’s Week with a Heart Pound Cake.Perry Maddox shares his daily gratitude practice and explores how simple rituals fuel your daily growth as a leader.įor all the convenience of a laptop or a phone, give me a notebook. (Recipe: Randi Garrett, Instagram/randigarrettdesign) Be careful not to over mix or else you will get butter! When cream begins to thicken, add the sugar and vanilla, stir and serve. Whip the cream with a hand mixer using the whisk attachment if possible. ![]() Use a toothpick to test if the cake is done. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. ![]() While it takes only 15 minutes preparation time, it cooks in about 1 hour 30 minutes and serves around 12 people.ģ Sticks Salted Butter (room temperature)ġ 8 oz Package Cream Cheese (room temperature)Ĭream butter, cream cheese and sugar with hand mixer until light and fluffy. Want your romantic efforts to make your partner’s heart skip a beat? Try baking an extraordinarily tasty Heart Pound Cake this Valentine’s Week and seal the love deal with this recipe. Recipe: Say those 3 magical words this Valentine’s Week with a Heart Pound Cake(Instagram/randigarrettdesign) With a light and delicious center but a crust that hardens and caramelizes when it bakes, the pound cake is enough to set you drooling even as you go through the recipe we dug up this Valentine’s Week. If you are looking for a great Valentine’s Day dessert, search no further as we got you sorted with a Heart Pound Cake. ![]()
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