TL;DR: Before checking your phone, write three sentences: what you’ll do, how you’ll feel doing it, and what matters most. That’s your mental reset for the day.
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The 3-Sentence Ritual
- Sentence One — Action: “Today I will ___.” Pick one concrete action that defines success for the day.
- Sentence Two — Emotion: “While doing it, I’ll feel ___.” Choose how you want to experience the day, not how you expect to.
- Sentence Three — Anchor: “This matters because ___.” Remind yourself of the reason beneath the work.
Why It Works
- Direction first. The first thought of the day becomes the blueprint for focus.
- Emotion calibration. You pre-load the mindset instead of reacting later.
- Meaning anchor. Writing “why” makes small tasks feel like part of something larger.
Tools & Resources
- Simplenote — minimal app for quick morning notes.
- Notion — create a recurring “3-Sentence Morning” template.
- Journey — mobile journaling app with reminders.
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Quick Playbook
- Keep a sticky note or open doc titled “3 Sentences.”
- Write before screens or messages.
- Read yesterday’s three lines before writing new ones.
- Skip perfection — done daily beats perfect once.
FAQ
What if I oversleep or forget?
Write them anytime before noon. The value isn’t time — it’s intention.
Can I do more than three sentences?
You can, but start with three. The limit builds discipline and clarity — the mind likes boundaries.