Awkward Quote by Daniel Kahneman
“Every night for the next week, set aside ten minutes before you go to sleep. Write down three things that went well today and why they went well...Writing about why the positive events in your life happened may seem awkward at first, but please stick with it for one week. It will get easier. The odds are that you will be less depressed, happier, and addicted to this exercise six months from now.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Positive Psychology Exercise, 2015
Regularly noting daily successes builds a habit of recognizing achievement, which improves mood and reduces depressive thoughts.
In simple terms: Writing down good things each night boosts happiness.
Practice nightly gratitude journaling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- therapy
- stress reduction
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing on positives affect your self‑esteem?
- Can this practice replace professional help?
May overlook negative emotions or become superficial.