Cheryl Richardson – The best decision I made in 2020 was to meditate every day starting on January 1st. I kept a small journal by my bed and before going to sleep, I placed an “M” next to the date with a checkmark. Eventually, because it felt so good to steep in the silence, I added a session or two now and then and began writing down how many times I meditated that day and for how long.
Looking back, I have no doubt that the simple act of keeping track of this practice in a journal increased my chances of success. I looked forward to marking off my accomplishment at the end of the day. It felt good to see progress. And because I didn’t want to break a promise to myself by missing a day, tracking helped me stay accountable to the commitment. Continue reading
