Create a Personal Highlight Reel to Give Yourself a Boost
If you’re feeling a bit burned out these days, you’re not alone. Here’s a strategy that could give you a much-needed boost. Make a list of the people who mean the most to you — friends, family, coworkers — and send them a note of gratitude, describing a time they had an impact on you. In return, ask them to share a memory of a time when you were the best version of yourself. It may feel awkward to make this request, but by giving them an unexpected gift, you’re paving the way for a virtuous cycle of gratitude. Collect the responses you get, and save them in one place. This is your personal highlight reel — a set of memories of you at your very best — that you can return to whenever your confidence dips or you’re in a rut. This simple exercise is an evidence-based, low-risk way of forming closer bonds with others, and reminding yourself that you possess exceptional skills and traits. So why not go for it?
“You Need a Personal Highlight Reel,” by Dan Cable