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Mar 2021
8m 21s

Create a Get-To-Do List

The Shine App
About this episode

When our motivation is missing, it can help to shift our mindset from what we *have* to do to what we *get* to do. Join us in reframing your obligations with today’s meditation. Written by Tiana Brawley, M.S.W. Voiced by Mel Chanté.

Takeaways:
1- It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by a “things to do list,” especially if you have a lot on your plate.
2- You can reframe your tasks and obligations by adopting the attitude of “I get to do this” instead of “I have to do this.”
3- Notice how the things you do empower or support you in some way—and savor that feeling as you tackle them.
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Mantra: I will savor what I get to do.
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