Jared Littlejohn here.

At the end of each day, I do some 1-on-1 improv with myself using a game called "Fortunately, Unfortunately." It's one of my favorite games because it harnesses the power of storytelling. The way it works is simple: you start with a statement. "I got a flat tire." "My heat is working." "I stubbed my toe."

After that first statement, we really have the power to decide the narrative moving forward (I said the name of the company!). For example: "I stubbed my toe. Fortunately, I had on my steel-toe boots. Unfortunately, I put a dent in the table with my boots. Fortunately, I was headed out to buy a new table today." Typically, when played in a group, you go around the circle, giving everyone a chance to listen and build the narrative together.

Playing the game solo, I use it to end the day on a positive note, no matter how much I get "dunked on."

"Today I got home. Fortunately, my lights were on. Unfortunately, my bill is now way too high. Fortunately, I am dealing with a high utility bill and I am not asleep outside like the man I saw at South Station."

I play this every time I start feeling bad for myself. I enjoy a bit of "Yes, And" when I am able to acknowledge that both are true. Yes, there were bad moments today; and yes, there were some dynamite situations. So which one will I focus on?

If this sounds like something that would improve your mindset, the framework is: make a statement, then oscillate between "fortunately" and "unfortunately" statements—ideally ending on a "fortunately." I am not saying life is perfect or that you'll always want to end on a positive, but I am letting you know that if you have the chance to write the story of your life, ending on a high note makes it much better to navigate.

Try it out, let me know your thoughts, and as always: Take L's and Move Forward.