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“Get Deliberate: A good friend of mine heard this wonderful intention-setting reminder during a Twelve Step meeting. I love it! It’s called the vowel check: AEIOUY. A = Have I been Abstinent today? (However you define that—I find it a little more challenging when it comes to things like food, work…” quote by Brené Brown
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““Get Deliberate: A good friend of mine heard this wonderful intention-setting reminder during a Twelve Step meeting. I love it! It’s called the vowel check: AEIOUY. A = Have I been Abstinent today? (However you define that—I find it a little more challenging when it comes to things like food, work, and the computer.) E = Have I Exercised today? I = What have I done for myself today? O = What have I done for Others today? U = Am I holding on to Unexpressed emotions today? Y = Yeah! What is something good that’s happened today?””

Brené Brown

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A reflective checklist of daily actions across health, service, emotions, and gratitude encourages intentional living.

In simple terms: Daily intentional check‑in.

Key Takeaway

Use a simple daily reflection.

Themes

self‑care growth gratitude

Mood

practical encouraging

Type

self‑help inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal coaching
  • recovery groups
  • wellness apps

Key Concepts

behavioral psychology habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which question resonates most with you?
  • How can you adapt it to your life?
A Different Perspective

The checklist may feel rigid for some.

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