What Do I Get
I can lose sight of how sweet my life is sometimes. I get caught up in all the things I need to do and forget to notice what’s already there. On those days, weeks, months, I get caught in the grind of my daily work, I don’t notice my accomplishments, and everything turns into a task that “I have to do”.
In order to recalibrate what’s important to me, I practice saying “I get to” instead of “I have to”. I get to go to work. I get to exercise. I get to make lunch.
Whether I believe in the entire sentence or not, it helps to adjust the sentiment and see how it feels.
“I have to” emphasizes obligation and potentially creates a feeling of being forced or controlled. “I get to” flips the script, highlighting the opportunity and agency I have in the situation. It empowers me to see myself as the one making the choice, not a victim of circumstance.
ACTION: Take a moment today to appreciate something you normally do on autopilot. Consider savoring your breakfast as opposed to inhaling it. See if this little shift changes how you view your day-to-day.
