Comments on: Two Motivating Questions I Ask Myself Every Morning

By: Elizabeth Manneh

Elizabeth Manneh — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 14:34:36 +0000

Thanks so much for this John. I find mornings really difficult and it’s often hard for me to get going if I don’t have a pressing deadline. I often end the day thinking I could have achieved more. I think it’s great to remember to be grateful first too. I will definitely be adopting this strategy. Thanks for the tip!

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By: Brad Bernard

Brad Bernard — Tue, 06 May 2014 04:21:33 +0000

Yes, totally makes sense to adjust the focus on what’s most important. If I jump right into small tasks, my time will be consumed with elaborate nothingness all day. Thanks for sharing.

By: John Soares

John Soares — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:27:33 +0000

In reply to Peter D. Mallett. Peter, these two questions have helped me on even the darkest days of my life. I hope you get to brighter days soon.

By: Peter D. Mallett

Peter D. Mallett — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:20:26 +0000

Hi John, thank for this short, but important post. It is particularly important for me to focus on these things right now. I’ve had a recent hard situation in my life, and I’ve just switched over to a self-hosted site. I think I might need a tear-off notepad with those questions at the top.

By: John Soares

John Soares — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 20:50:51 +0000

In reply to Kaloyan Banev. Agreed. Everyone should use the questions that work best for them. Which questions work well for you?

By: Kaloyan Banev

Kaloyan Banev — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 20:45:10 +0000

Same question for everybody? I believe that everybody should find own motivational questions, as every personality is very complex.

By: John Soares

John Soares — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:54:03 +0000

In reply to Laura Spencer. Laura, psychologists are finding correlations between gratitude and happiness, and also better health.

By: John Soares

John Soares — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:52:42 +0000

In reply to Anne Wayman. I agree Anne!

By: Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:58:25 +0000

Great inspirational post John,

Like some of your other readers, I especially like the first question. Without that question, we can get hung up in your number two question.

I’ve heard that thankful people are happier people, and I believe that it’s true. But you can’t be thankful unless you know what you have to be thankful for.