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INTRODUCTION TO THE PUZZLE PRACTICE BOOK
You’re reading these lines because you’ve decided to bring a Puzzle tip into your life—congratulations on taking this meaningful step!
The Practice Book serves as your guided companion to implement Thee Puzzle tips, supporting you step by step on your transformation journey toward living well. For each Puzzle tip, you’ll find practical guidance on how to apply it and tools to track your progress. Be ready to take notes as you move through the steps!
When introducing a new Puzzle tip, we recommend focusing on just one tip at a time for a minimum of seven consecutive days. Science suggests that building a habit takes about three weeks:
The first week helps you get familiar with the change.
The second week can be challenging as doubts and resistance often arise. This is when persistence is key—stick with it!
By the third week, the habit will feel natural, and you may even find yourself craving the practice. From this point on, the tip becomes part of you.
Once you’ve completed the program with one tip, move on to the next. There’s no pre-set order—focus on what feels right for you, when you need it most.
Enjoy the process of anchoring new habits into your life!
Live well.
SETTING THE SCENE TO LIVE WELL
How do you feel starting this practice book? On a scale 0 to 10.
How do you want to feel after applying Thee Puzzle in your life? On a scale 0 to 10.
Do I commit to myself to keep going until I reach my goal?
And when do I want to start?
You have chosen to focus on the tips of the Puzzle piece:
MASTERING MY LIFE
Capture why I have chosen to transform the role "Mastering my life" plays
On a scale from 1 to 10, capture my perception how dysfunctional the Puzzle piece "Mastering my life" is today
On a scale from 1 to 10, write down what success will look like after I have successfully practiced the tip for 7 days in-a-row
Science shows that it takes in total 3 weeks to settle a habit. The first 7 days to get used to it and ensure it suits you. The 2nd week will be challenging as this is when we fight and question a change. By the end of the 3rd week, you will crave to practice and the tip will be with you forever!
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SETTING UP EXPECTATIONS
BRINGING EXCELLENCE INTO MY LIFE - NOT PERFECTION
What this tip is about:
How to practice this tip?
This 7-day guide focuses on shifting from perfection to excellence while committing to living a fulfilling life.
It combines self-reflection, practical actions, and thoughtful evaluations to create lasting change.
This journey involves balancing doing my best with acknowledging and accepting my limits, allowing me to live authentically and free from unnecessary self-pressure.
Day 1: Assess where I stand
To begin, I shall assess my current relationship with excellence and perfection.
On a scale from 0 to 10:
How much do I tend to seek perfection at work?
How much do I tend to seek perfection in my private life?
And is this healthy or is this pressure I put on myself? How does it feel?
Then reflect on how I would rather like my excellence levels to be by the end of these 7 days. Note that if the above results are pressure, then lowering your standards could be worth considering. I do want healthy tension in my live, not additional stress.
At work, this is what an amazing life looks like (describe)
In my private life, this is what an amazing life looks like (describe)
I will also ask myself: do I believe I deserve to live an amazing life?!
If the answer is no, close my eyes and visualize my 5-year-old self and ask myself: would that child ever doubt their worthiness to live a wonderful life?
Reconnect with the unwavering confidence of that child (e.i. me!) who knows they are worthy of a beautiful life, no questions asked.
Action: Write down one affirmation to guide me this week, around living an amazing life and that I deserve it.
Day 2: Define and enforce excellence
Today, I reflect on the difference between excellence and perfection:
Excellence means doing my best at any given moment.
Perfection means it’s never enough, constantly pushing for more, no matter the cost.
For each task I work on today, I will pause after 30 minutes and question myself as follows:
Is this good enough?
Will spending extra time on this task make a significant difference?If yes, decide how much more time I need to achieve excellence and finish.
If no, stop striving for perfection and move on to the next meaningful task.
Action: Track how many times today I catch myself seeking perfection instead of embracing excellence. Reflect on how it feels to let go of perfection.
Day 3: Practice doing my best
Today, I focus on the principle of doing my best:
Start by reminding myself that my best can vary depending on my energy levels and circumstances.
Some days, my best might feel like a lot; other days, it might feel like less—and that’s OK.
Acknowledge that doing my best isn’t about being perfect; it’s about showing up and giving what I can, moment by moment.
Throughout the day, I will identify whether I am putting unnecessary pressure on myself? Is the extra effort I’m making truly valuable, or is it driven by the fear of not being good enough?
Celebrate small wins where I prioritize excellence over perfection.
Action: Repeat the same questions from Day 2 and journal how letting go of perfection makes me feel.
Day 4: Commit to living an amazing life
Today, I connect with my commitment to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Start with remind myself that living well starts from within and has nothing to do with material possessions or external circumstances - no matter how challenging you environment may be.
Focus the day on taking care of myself, not just physically but emotionally and mentally.
Action: Write down one area where I’ve been putting unnecessary pressure on myself (work, relationships, self-expectations). Commit to giving myself space in that area today.
Day 5: Evaluate and adjust
As I approach the end of the 7 days of practice, I shall assess my progress:
How many times this week did I catch myself seeking perfection?
How many times did I choose doing my best instead?
How does it feel to shift from perfection to excellence?
I shall also reflect on the consequences of letting go of perfection:
Did anything terrible happen because I embraced doing my best?
Did anyone notice a drop in the quality of my work or criticize me for not doing enough?
This is proof my friend.
Proof that I was putting all this pressure on myself, and no one even noticed. And that when I drop it, they don't notice either.... So why bother?!
Putting too much pressure on myself often leads to lower outcomes. Pressure is useful when there is an immediate danger: in all other cases, it can be counter productive.
Doing less, when appropriate, can free up energy for what truly matters.
Action: Journal how much room I’ve made for excellence in my life and whether my Day 1 objectives are being met.
Day 6: Focus on being at my best, not being perfect
Today, I’ll reinforce that being my best doesn’t mean being perfect.
I’ll focus on being OK with the outcome as long as I gave it my best, even if it’s not flawless.
I’ll reflect on how perfectionism is a never-ending race that I can choose to step out of.
Action: Today is the day where I quit being perfect! Revisit any tasks or situations where I feel perfectionism creeping back in. Acknowledge being perfect does not help, and make a conscious decision to stop chasing perfection and instead do my best with the time and resources I have.
Day 7: Reflect, celebrate, and commit
On this final day, I shall reflect on my journey and celebrate my progress:
How has my mindset shifted regarding perfection and excellence?
How has embracing excellence freed up time or energy for other meaningful pursuits?
Did I meet my objectives for work and private life excellence set on Day 1?
This tip is about progress, not perfection.
Recommit to continuing this practice for another 2 more weeks, as research shows that this is the time it takes to fully anchor a new habit.
Action: Celebrate one major win from this week, no matter how small, and keep practicing until the habit is deep down anchored. This is a true game changer, and I am on my way to it!
Table of content
Bringing excellence in my life - not perfection
Owning my future
Find out why I want to change
Savour
Reflecting back on this experience:
What worked well?
What will you change with the next Puzzle piece?
Be kind to yourself!
Habits come and go: what matters is to be directionally correct.
It is OK to come back to a Puzzle piece you have already tackled, or to take more time to anchor a habit.
Do as it suits you best.
SAVOUR
What this tip is about:
How to practice this tip?
This is a tip about being grateful.
If you’re encountering it at the very beginning of your journey with us, it might feel counterintuitive. Often, people turn to Thee Puzzle because they are in pain, and they want that pain to stop.
So why be grateful when we’re suffering? Thank you, but no thank you—I’d rather skip that part!
It’s true that being grateful for the good things in life is easier than being grateful for the challenges.
But consider this: what if life was happening for me? What if everything that happens—good or bad—is designed to build a bigger and stronger version of myself? What if even the painful moments are ultimately in my best interest, even though it’s not obvious at the time?
In the moment, the pain can feel unbearable. Yet when we overcome it, we turn a page. We change. We grow.
That’s proof that even the struggles bring us something valuable. Overcoming them is the gift—because once we do, the same challenge doesn’t affect us anymore. If the situation arises again, we might not even notice it. We’ve moved on. We’ve risen above what once caused us years of suffering. And then, after a few quiet years, the next challenge comes.... which we will overcome too.
Take Thee Puzzle as an example.
It has now entered my life for good. It is going to transform how I cope with stress and uncertainty so that they will never negatively impact my life to the extent they do today.
If it wasn't for my challenges, I wouldn’t have thought about addressing this issue. I wouldn’t have found the right tools to take action. In a way, it’s because of my problems that Thee Puzzle came into my life! So, I can be grateful for my challenges—they brought me this gift.
I can begin to savor its positive impact. I use Thee Puzzle because I enjoy what it brings to my life, not because “I have to.” There’s no obligation with Thee Puzzle—only choices. I choose to use it because I value what it offers me.
Practice being grateful
Here’s what we recommend: every day, at the end of the day, take a moment to reflect on what went well.
Think about the good laughs, meaningful conversations with loved ones, or moments I truly enjoyed.
We guarantee that every single day, you’ll find something.
Plus in the rare case where nothing stands out, remember—it’s within my power to create a positive moment, like watching something funny on the internet to make myself laugh.
So before going to sleep, replay those good moments in my mind and be grateful that they happened. Be thankful for the good things in your life.
While it’s easy to focus on what went wrong, there is so much that goes well too.
Let’s not forget to celebrate that.
This plan combines gratitude and savoring life into a guided implementation.
It helps me shift focus from challenges to aknowledging and appreciating the good parts in my daily life, and concurs to building up my resilience.
Step 1: Reflect on why I hesitate to embrace joy
At times, I may hold back from believing in my dreams to protect myself from disappointment.
But savoring my life has nothing to do with hoping or being disapointed. It is about putting the emphasis and making the most of what I already have, right here and now.
Being grateful can also at times feel like a bandage on a wooden leg. Everything is falling about, and we're seating here being grateful about details.
And it may feel and sound like it. But we'll tell you one thing: we have to start somewhere. And this somewhere are the little and bigger things we have during our day, and that we liked. There again, it is not hoping for the best. It is about the tangible good things that we lived, and that we neglect because they do not feel relevant or big enough in light of what is happening to us. Well my friend, here is a secret: no happy moment is insignificant. No time spent feeling good is insignificant. On the contrary: these are the moments who feed us. The ones which give us the energy to carry on through the storm.
Action: If I don't feel comfortable celebrating anything, then I shall reflect on why I do not allow myself to come back on the good moments. I for instance could have a Cold Case to look into, and that is standing in the way (cf. My Filter's tips).
Step 2: Identify what I can be grateful for today
Gratitude helps me shift focus from what’s wrong to what’s right.
Even on challenging days, there’s something to appreciate.
Daily practice:
At the end of each day, reflect on what went well, such as:
- A good laugh
- A meaningful conversation.
- A moment of peace or joy.
And if the day feels overwhelmingly negative, create a positive moment—watch something funny, listen to music, or eat something you like.
Action: Write down every day at the end of the day what I’m grateful for, before going to sleep.
Step 3: Savor everyday moments
Living well is also about how I see my life, not what’s in it. I can’t control everything that happens, but I can control how I experience it.
Here are a few examples to savor my life throughout the day:
Notice beauty around me: a well-dressed person, a flower, the light of the day, or a book cover.
Enjoy when I smile or laugh. Pause and acknowledge the moment.
Enjoy when someone else smiles, and/or has a contageous laugh
Appreciate pleasant smells: a flower, clean laundry, or a product I use daily.
Savor the taste of something I enjoy: a sweet treat, a sour bite, or a favorite drink.
Treasure time with loved ones, enjoying their company.
Relish time alone, doing something just for myself: reading, walking, bathing, or simply lying down.
Action: Each day, make sure I create the opportunity to live one small moment that I will fully savor - if not more.
Step 4: Practice gratitude and savoring consistently
As I introduce this evenig routine into my agenda, I also want to:
Reflect on what fuels me, and seek for more of it
Track how this practice impacts my mood and energy over time.
Step 5: Reassess and adjust
At the end of 3 weeks of daily practice, I shall reflect on how being grateful have influenced my life.
How has savoring life shifted my perspective?
Am I noticing more beauty and joy in my day-to-day?
Do I tend to say more thank you in the moment, to another person or to myself?
Do I feel more relaxed, now that I notice how these moments fuel my days?
Note that this is a practice we encourage you to keep for life.
FIND OUT WHY I WANT TO CHANGE
What this tip is about:
How to practice this tip?
I have decided to purchase Thee Puzzle, and I want to make the most out of it.
To ensure I use it to its full potential, it’s important to acknowledge why I want to change. Human nature is such that we change only when one of two things happens:
We’re in too much pain to stay where we are.
The benefits of change outweigh our current situation.
Outside of these two scenarios, change often remains an intellectual activity. We may like the idea of changing but don’t take the actions required to make it happen.
So, in my particular case:
What brought me here?
What am I here to solve?
What motivates me to change?
Why is it so important that I achieve this change?
Additionally, I need to ensure that once I achieve my goal, I don’t sabotage myself and fall back to where I started. The risk is real: once we feel comfortable, we can lose motivation and unconsciously drift back to old habits. It’s important to create a plan to ensure this doesn’t happen.
There is a good reason why I’m here, and that I will write for myself in full details.
And there is another reason why I will keep growing and never go back : my “greater purpose.” Think of it this way: once I’ve given myself everything I crave for today, what will keep me going is something bigger than myself. Because at that stage, my motivation to gift myself what I need will fade—simply because I’ll have already achieved it.
That’s when I’ll need a greater purpose to guide me forward. It must be positive and concrete. Otherwise said, it cannot be rooted in fear or negativity. For example:
If my goal is to get a new job, my greater purpose cannot be to avoid losing it. Instead, it could be to create such an impact that my department grows, creating opportunities for others.
Or, with my new income, I might get involved in a non-profit
The purpose must be something specific, meaningful, and bigger than myself. A vague statement like “I want to help others” isn’t enough—it needs to be actionable and concrete.
At this point, it’s no longer about the initial challenge that brought me here. It’s about the inner fire that fuels my desire to grow. This is the thought I will hang on to, the one that will keep me motivated.
To give you our own example: Thee Puzzle was created because we wanted to give time back to people—to save you years of struggle and help you use that time for good things instead of stress. And as you create positive change for yourself, those around you benefit from it too, and together we create a ripple effect. This is the ambition behind Thee Puzzle. When we faced challenges during our initial phase, we relied on this greater purpose to remind ourselves why we started and why we continue.
So, to recap: I should ensure I have two things readily available
My intrinsic motivation—the personal reason why I want to change.
My greater purpose—the bigger reason I will strive toward once my own needs are fulfilled.
By anchoring myself in these two forces, I will stay committed to my journey of growth and transformation. And increase my chances to get there, as the self discipline to act every day ties to knowing why I am doing it.
This plan combines reflection, motivation, and practical steps to ensure I make the most out of Thee Puzzle and stay on track with my personal transformation.
By clarifying my reasons to seek for change, defining my greater purpose, and addressing potential obstacles - I will build the resilience to carry through this journey.
Step 1: Identify why I want to change
Before I begin, I need to reflect deeply on why I chose to purchase Thee Puzzle and what brought me here.
What challenge am I trying to overcome?
What motivates me to change?
Why is achieving this change so important?
My motivation is not just my challenge; it’s the reason why I want to overcome it. This reason should be phrased as follows:
Positive and compelling—something that makes my heart beat faster.
Deeply personal—something I do for myself, not just to please others.
Action: Write down my reason for change in a way that resonates with me, such as:
Once I have overcome ____, I will be able to ____.
I want to stop being ____ because I want to ____.
It is time to end ____ and fulfill my dream of ____.
This statement must be specific and something I believe in 100%. It is my anchor when doubts arise.
Step 2: Define my greater purpose
Once I achieve the change I crave today, I will need something bigger than myself to keep me going—a “greater purpose.”
A greater purpose is:
Positive and concrete—not rooted in fear or negativity.
Bigger than me—it extends beyond fulfilling my personal needs.
Specific and actionable—not vague or abstract.
For example:
If my goal is to get a new job, my greater purpose could be to create such an impact that my department grows, creating opportunities for others.
If I gain financial stability, I might get involved in a non-profit supporting unemployed people.
Action: Write down my greater purpose, ensuring it feels inspiring and energizing.
Step 3: Revisit and feel my motivation
Each time I feel doubt or temptation to give up, I will revisit my reasons for change and my greater purpose.
I’ll take time not only to think about them but to feel them as if they are already real. And as I do so, I will ask myself the following questions?
On a scale from 0 to 10, how close am I to giving up?
Reassess: on a scale from 0 to 10, how motivated am I to continue?
Reflect on and reconnect with why I am doing this.
If my grades are anywhere below 7, then my goal and greater purpose are not the right ones - because we would not be nowhere near giving up. Note that it can also be that our focus changes over time. If for instance someone I love get sick, then most likely my priorities will shift and that will translate into my goal and greater purpose. It is thus important to revisit them once or twice per year (or if a major event happens in our life), to ensure we remain aligned with what we aim for.
If I still feel stuck, I could also check whether a deeper, unresolved issue (like a Cold Case) might be standing in my way.
Step 4: Partner with my Ego
When I feel scared or overwhelmed by change, I can partner with my Ego and ask for its courage and strength. I’ll remind my Ego that:
Change isn’t about losing who I am; it’s about becoming more aligned with my potential.
Together, we are strong enough to navigate this journey.
I’ll ask my Ego to stand by me and fuel me with its relentless willpower.
Action: Pause and talk to my Ego whenever fear or doubt arises, asking it to help me focus on the positives of my transformation. And to fuel my willpower, so nothing stands in the way of my determination.
Step 5: Track my progress
To maintain focus, I will regularly track how I feel and my progress toward my goals.
Each day, I’ll reflect on the small steps I’ve taken and the wins I’ve achieved, no matter how minor.
I’ll remind myself that change is a journey, and progress—not perfection—is the goal.
Action:
Celebrate every small win, such as completing an action or resisting old habits.
Journal my reflections on how each step makes me feel closer to my greater purpose.
Step 6: Prepare for challenges
Acknowledge that transformation is not easy. It’s natural to feel tempted to revert to old habits when things get tough. To avoid this, I’ll focus on:
Recalling why I started and what brought me to Thee Puzzle.
Recognizing that doubts are part of the process and don’t mean failure.
Accepting that setbacks are opportunities to learn and grow stronger.
There is no such thing as failure of being stuck: all there is are learning and progress.
Step 7: Commit to come back to my goal and greater purpose regularly
Make sure to double check these items over time, once or twice per year:
Am I still aligned with my motivation and greater purpose?
How has this process changed my perspective or behavior?
What have I learned about myself along the way?
Transformation requires discipline, focus, and self-compassion. By anchoring myself in both my personal motivation and my greater purpose, I’ll stay committed to the journey. With each step, I’ll grow closer to creating a life that aligns with my deepest aspirations and values.
More challenges?
Come back to the Puzzle as you see fit
Seeking for inspiration?
Go through Thoughts and People’s stories to find out how others have leverage the Puzzle to solve their challenge
WHAT NEXT?!
OWNING MY FUTURE
What this tip is about:
How to practice this tip?
With Thee Puzzle, I now have the tools to recognize when my Ego is in charge and to understand that living in the present is one of the most effective ways to clear mental pollution.
While being present is incredibly useful, there are also moments when I need to think about the future I want to create.
Anticipating and projecting myself into the future can be both relevant and empowering—as long as my Ego is not in control. If it were, it would focus on imagining a future full of risks and negativity to avoid.
True power comes when I am able to align physical sensations, feelings, and thoughts in my vision of the future.
Experimenting with what my future could feel like—not just thinking about it—helps my brain believe it is already happening.
Feelings are always real, even if the situation triggering them exists only in my imagination.
This tip focuses on identifying and working toward one key milestone in my life that can be a game changer.
There are, of course, many potential game-changing events, but to get started, I need to pick just one. Once I tackle this, I can move on to the others.
Step 1: Choose one priority milestone
What is the one thing I need most in my life right now?
Is it a new job?
Is it becoming a parent?
Is it setting boundaries?
Is it allowing myself to live the good life I deserve?
Be as clear and specific as possible about this objective and write it down.
Step 2: Visualize how I will feel when it happens
Imagine how I will feel when this milestone becomes a reality. I will write this down in detail, including physical sensations:
Will my body feel relaxed?
Will I feel so energized that I need to jump around?
Will I feel the urge to shout or clap in celebration?
The more vivid and specific my description, the more I can connect emotionally to this future moment.
Step 3: List actions I can control
Next, I will make a list of everything that needs to happen to reach this milestone, focusing only on actions within my control.
Do I need to train or prepare myself in a specific way?
Do I need to reach out to certain people?
Do I need to work on resolving a Cold Case?
This list should be as exhaustive as possible. And I can add and remove items over time, as I see fit.
Step 4: Prioritize and phase the actions
Then I shall phase these actions over time, identifying where to start and what comes next.
Interestingly—and this may feel counterintuitive—I won’t set a strict end date for this goal. Timing is beyond my control, and things will unfold when they are meant to. Instead, I will prioritize actions based on importance and impact.
Note that there are now some online free tools available to phase actions over time. Look up for free project management tool and pick the one you like best - such as for instance the free instance of Trello.
Step 5: Follow the plan with discipline
Then work through my plan step by step, doing everything in my power to make my goal a reality.
Complete each task on my project plan, in the order defined and keeping in mind that:
I will have no regrets because I will know I did my best at every step.
I will track my progress, focusing on the wins—whether small or big.
I will spend the time it needs, because this is very important to me
I am my own benchmark in this process; no one else’s progress matters. What counts is that I am moving toward my goal and giving it the energy and effort I can.
Step 6: Embrace the journey
Regardless of when I reach my milestone, I will learn and grow all along the way. This journey is as important as the destination, if not more - as I will also be able to leverage these learnings in other aspects of my life.
This 7-day plan is designed to help me identify and work toward the next big milestone in my life, aligning myself to create a meaningful vision of the future.
By breaking the process into manageable steps, I can stay focused and empowered.
Day 1: Choose my priority milestone
Let's start with what I need most in my life right now, and choose one key milestone to focus on.
Is it finding a new job?
Becoming a parent?
Setting boundaries?
Allowing myself to live the good life I deserve?
I may come with a long list: it does matter to pick one, and one only burning topic. Once solved, then I can move to the next one. And the next one.
l will then write down the goal I am after in clear and specific terms, being as detailed as I can. Clarity is an essential component to staying focused and motivated.
Action: Write a detailed description of my chosen milestone. This will be the foundation of my 7-day plan.
Day 2: Visualize my future milestone
Close my eyes and magine how I will feel when this milestone becomes a reality.
Write down the emotional and physical sensations associated with achieving this goal. For instance, physical sensations could be to feel relaxed or energized? or to feel the need to jump, shout, or clap in excitement?
The more vivid and detailed my visualization, the stronger the emotional connection I’ll create with my future self.
Action: Close my eyes, visualize this moment, and write down the details of what it feels like. This helps my brain believe it’s already happening. Repeat this visualisation exercise as many times as possible during this 7 days plan.
Day 3: List actions within my control
Create a comprehensive list of everything I can do to move toward my milestone, focusing only on actions I can control. For instance:
Do I need to train myself or learn something new?
Do I need to connect with certain people?
Is there an unresolved Cold Case I need to work on?
This list will be a dynamic document that I can adjust as needed.
Action: Write an exhaustive list of actionable steps I can take toward my milestone.
Day 4: Prioritize and phase my actions
I shall organize my list of actions into a phased plan, deciding which tasks to start with and which ones can come later.
Thout it can be counter intuitive, avoid setting a strict end date, as timing is beyond my control. Instead, prioritize actions based on their importance and potential impact. The plan will end when it ends: we cannot control the timing of an end results which involves other people or circumstances.
To make this process easier, I can use a free project management tool (such as Trello) to visually organize and phase my tasks over time.
Action: Prioritize my action items and create a phased plan, focusing on the order and importance of tasks rather than deadlines.
Day 5: Take the first steps and track progress
Start delivering my plan, step by step, completing each task as outlined.
And keep in mind that I am doing my best at every step.
Progress matters more than perfection.
Wins, big or small, are worth celebrating.
Plus I am my own benchmark—no one else’s progress matters. So stay focused, don't compare or look around: what matters is my progress against my goal, nothing else.
Action: Complete at least one task from my plan today and each day moving forward, and reflect on how it feels to take action toward my milestone.
Day 6: Reflect on my journey
Today is to take a step back on the progress I’ve made so far and what I’ve learned.
- How much closer am I to my milestone?
- What small wins have I achieved this week?
- What challenges have I faced, and how have I overcome them?
The journey is just as important as the destination.
The lessons I’m learning now will serve me in other areas of my life.
Action: Journal about my progress and identify one lesson from this journey that I can apply elsewhere in my life.
Day 7: Commit to the long-term process
Assess how much closer I feel to my milestone and celebrate the effort I’ve put in so far. Does this look like progress, watching the list of the actions I have already completed since the begining of this 7 days plan?
Recommit to continuing this process for as long as it takes, knowing that growth and learning are ongoing.
And take the time to reflect on how this journey has already helped me align my physical sensations, feelings, and thoughts. For instance, did I create a greater sense of empowerment and clarity by defining this goal and working towards it?
Action: Revisit my action plan to ensure it still stands and that I did not miss anything, also removing what is optional. Commit to myself to complete all the tasks I have identified, to be closer each day to my goal. This 7-day plan is just the beginning, and each step forward is a step closer to the life I envision.
CONGRATULATIONS!
MYSELF
EGO
PRESENT
CONNECT
FILTER
COMPASS
PROTECTION
POLLUTION
RULES
MASTER
YOU HAVE IMPLEMENTED THE TIPS RELATING TO THE PUZZLE PIECE "MASTERING MY LIFE"!
WELL DONE!!
SAVOUR
What this tip is about:
How to practice this tip?
This is a tip about being grateful.
If you’re encountering it at the very beginning of your journey with us, it might feel counterintuitive. Often, people turn to Thee Puzzle because they are in pain, and they want that pain to stop.
So why be grateful when we’re suffering? Thank you, but no thank you—I’d rather skip that part!
It’s true that being grateful for the good things in life is easier than being grateful for the challenges.
But consider this: what if life was happening for me? What if everything that happens—good or bad—is designed to build a bigger and stronger version of myself? What if even the painful moments are ultimately in my best interest, even though it’s not obvious at the time?
In the moment, the pain can feel unbearable. Yet when we overcome it, we turn a page. We change. We grow.
That’s proof that even the struggles bring us something valuable. Overcoming them is the gift—because once we do, the same challenge doesn’t affect us anymore. If the situation arises again, we might not even notice it. We’ve moved on. We’ve risen above what once caused us years of suffering. And then, after a few quiet years, the next challenge comes.... which we will overcome too.
Take Thee Puzzle as an example.
It has now entered my life for good. It is going to transform how I cope with stress and uncertainty so that they will never negatively impact my life to the extent they do today.
If it wasn't for my challenges, I wouldn’t have thought about addressing this issue. I wouldn’t have found the right tools to take action. In a way, it’s because of my problems that Thee Puzzle came into my life! So, I can be grateful for my challenges—they brought me this gift.
I can begin to savor its positive impact. I use Thee Puzzle because I enjoy what it brings to my life, not because “I have to.” There’s no obligation with Thee Puzzle—only choices. I choose to use it because I value what it offers me.
Practice being grateful
Here’s what we recommend: every day, at the end of the day, take a moment to reflect on what went well.
Think about the good laughs, meaningful conversations with loved ones, or moments I truly enjoyed.
We guarantee that every single day, you’ll find something.
Plus in the rare case where nothing stands out, remember—it’s within my power to create a positive moment, like watching something funny on the internet to make myself laugh.
So before going to sleep, replay those good moments in my mind and be grateful that they happened. Be thankful for the good things in your life.
While it’s easy to focus on what went wrong, there is so much that goes well too.
Let’s not forget to celebrate that.
This plan combines gratitude and savoring life into a guided implementation.
It helps me shift focus from challenges to aknowledging and appreciating the good parts in my daily life, and concurs to building up my resilience.
Step 1: Reflect on why I hesitate to embrace joy
At times, I may hold back from believing in my dreams to protect myself from disappointment.
But savoring my life has nothing to do with hoping or being disapointed. It is about putting the emphasis and making the most of what I already have, right here and now.
Being grateful can also at times feel like a bandage on a wooden leg. Everything is falling about, and we're seating here being grateful about details.
And it may feel and sound like it. But we'll tell you one thing: we have to start somewhere. And this somewhere are the little and bigger things we have during our day, and that we liked. There again, it is not hoping for the best. It is about the tangible good things that we lived, and that we neglect because they do not feel relevant or big enough in light of what is happening to us. Well my friend, here is a secret: no happy moment is insignificant. No time spent feeling good is insignificant. On the contrary: these are the moments who feed us. The ones which give us the energy to carry on through the storm.
Action: If I don't feel comfortable celebrating anything, then I shall reflect on why I do not allow myself to come back on the good moments. I for instance could have a Cold Case to look into, and that is standing in the way (cf. My Filter's tips).
Step 2: Identify what I can be grateful for today
Gratitude helps me shift focus from what’s wrong to what’s right.
Even on challenging days, there’s something to appreciate.
Daily practice:
At the end of each day, reflect on what went well, such as:
- A good laugh
- A meaningful conversation.
- A moment of peace or joy.
And if the day feels overwhelmingly negative, create a positive moment—watch something funny, listen to music, or eat something you like.
Action: Write down every day at the end of the day what I’m grateful for, before going to sleep.
Step 3: Savor everyday moments
Living well is also about how I see my life, not what’s in it. I can’t control everything that happens, but I can control how I experience it.
Here are a few examples to savor my life throughout the day:
Notice beauty around me: a well-dressed person, a flower, the light of the day, or a book cover.
Enjoy when I smile or laugh. Pause and acknowledge the moment.
Enjoy when someone else smiles, and/or has a contageous laugh
Appreciate pleasant smells: a flower, clean laundry, or a product I use daily.
Savor the taste of something I enjoy: a sweet treat, a sour bite, or a favorite drink.
Treasure time with loved ones, enjoying their company.
Relish time alone, doing something just for myself: reading, walking, bathing, or simply lying down.
Action: Each day, make sure I create the opportunity to live one small moment that I will fully savor - if not more.
Step 4: Practice gratitude and savoring consistently
As I introduce this evenig routine into my agenda, I also want to:
Reflect on what fuels me, and seek for more of it
Track how this practice impacts my mood and energy over time.
Step 5: Reassess and adjust
At the end of 3 weeks of daily practice, I shall reflect on how being grateful have influenced my life.
How has savoring life shifted my perspective?
Am I noticing more beauty and joy in my day-to-day?
Do I tend to say more thank you in the moment, to another person or to myself?
Do I feel more relaxed, now that I notice how these moments fuel my days?
Note that this is a practice we encourage you to keep for life.