Just for Today
by Pauline Phillips

Just for Today

I will live through this day only.
I will not brood about yesterday
or obsess about tomorrow.
I will not set far reaching goals
or try to overcome all of my problems at once.
I know that I can do something for 24 hours
that would overwhelm me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime.

Just for Today

I will be happy.
I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me.
If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away
and fill it with sunshine.

Just for Today

I will accept what is.
I will face reality.
I will correct those things that I can correct
and accept those I cannot.

Just for Today

I will improve my mind.
I will read something that requires
effort, thought and concentration.
I will not be a mental loafer.

Just for Today

I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable.
I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path
and I’ll not speak ill of others.
I will improve my appearance.
I will speak softly and not interrupt when
someone else is talking.
Just for today,
I will refrain from improving anybody but myself.

Just for Today

I will do something positive to improve my health.
If I’m a smoker, I’ll quit.
If I am over-weight, I will eat healthfully, if only for today.
And not only that,
I will get off the couch and take a brisk walk
even if it is only around the block.

Just for Today

I will gather the courage to do what is right
and take the responsibility for my own actions.