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“Good Things Happen to Me”: How a Small Daily Practice Can Rewire Your Brain for Optimism
This week, a quiet moment between Hoda Kotb and Kelly Clarkson created some buzz. It wasn’t dramatic or headline-grabbing, but it struck a chord. Hoda shared that she starts each day by writing in her phone, “Good things happen to me.” Kelly lit up because she does the same. Two women, both list-makers, familiar with heartbreak and triumph, casually affirm joy. Not as a performance, but as a practice.
Their approach was powerful in its simplicity. Without disclaimers or caveats, they made a straightforward claim: Good things happen to me.
Such statements may seem like wishful thinking, but in coaching, we recognize their value. Belief leads to clarity, and clarity leads to action. Meaningful change begins with self-belief, not just external factors. To build momentum, you must first believe you are worthy, capable, and deserving.
The phrase, “Good things happen to me,” serves as more than a mantra. It acts as a neurological cue, interrupting old patterns and encouraging you to seek…
