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About 12 years ago I took my first stab at making a gratitude list. I sat at a coffee shop, pondering, for what seemed like a LONG time. I wrote down as much as I could think of. I don’t recall exactly how many I came up with, but it was definitely less than 10.
With the current situation in our world maybe gratitude is not exactly the predominant emotion you’re feeling. Maybe you feel like I did at the coffee shop where I just could not think of much to be grateful for.
Since then, things have changed significantly. Gratitude is much easier to come by. I have been flexing that muscle for some time now and not surprisingly, it has gotten stronger.
Today, I’m feeling extra grateful. Today marks my 100th blog post! For the last year and half, I have delivered you short 2- 3 minute blog posts with practical solutions. In honor of this milestone, I sat down to write a list of 100 things I am grateful for.
Here’s the catch though, I only allowed myself to consider the last 30 days. Thirty days ago is really when life started changing for me with coronavirus implications.
I gotta admit, I was a little nervous at first… Could I come up with ONE HUNDRED things?? All within the last 30 days? Turns out it was not as hard as I thought… I decided to share this list with you to inspire you in case you aren’t feeling grateful and you’d like to (‘cause it does feel pretty awesome, I gotta say).
Enjoy! And, thank you for being a part of this 100 blog journey, I’m grateful for YOU. I even put you on the list 🙂
If you could use a hand feeling more grateful or you just want to feel differently than you do right now, let’s chat.
| A hot cup of tea at night |
| An unclogged toilet! |
| Apologizing & being ok with myself even though I was wrong |
| Audible |
| Barefoot dreams socks |
| Being pen pals with nieces, nephews & cousins |
| Being present in the moment |
| Being proactive |
| Birds in the yard |
| Blistex (it’s been super dry y’all!) |
| Blow up pool |
| BOGO’s @ Publix |
| Books & literacy |
| Chaise lounge chairs |
| Church bells |
| Clean drinking water |
| Coffee & Quiet time in the morning |
| Comfy Leggings (seriously been wearing them just about every day!) |
| Corny jokes |
| Cozy couch |
| Ctrl + Z (and other live saving keyboard shortcuts) |
| Electricity – hot water & cool air – AMEN! |
| Experiencing peace when peace is uncommon |
| Faith |
| Family |
| Finding bleach |
| Finding the lost dog brush |
| Flexible schedule |
| Free shipping |
| Free time |
| Fresh sheets on the bed |
| Friends |
| Funny memes |
| Gentle breeze |
| Good news for those going through tough times |
| GPS |
| Grocery delivery |
| Hand sanitizer |
| Having purchased the protection plan for my phone |
| Health |
| Home |
| Home cooked meals |
| Homework for Life |
| Honoring my calendar |
| Internet access |
| Kindness of strangers |
| Laughter |
| Light traffic |
| Local businesses donating to those in need (way to go Urban Brew & BBQ and Beans & Barlour) |
| Long, hot showers |
| Me. For taking the time to make this list. |
| Memories |
| Motivation |
| Music |
| My car (and a shout out to Geico for dropping the rates!) |
| My career |
| My education & experiences |
| My teachers & coaches |
| My veterinarian |
| My work & being able to do some of it from home |
| Nailed It! Coronavirus cake challenge – so fun. |
| Neighbors |
| Netflix binge |
| Old pictures |
| Patience |
| Pest Control (NBK – you guys are so awesome, thank you!!) |
| Pets |
| Photo walks |
| Planning a vacation |
| Podcasts |
| Porch swing |
| Pretty smelling candles |
| Reconnecting with those I haven’t been in touch with |
| Red wine & dark chocolate |
| Seeing possibility in a challenging situation |
| Sewing machine & the ability to sew |
| Short meditations |
| Sleeping in/A good night’s sleep |
| Spring breeze |
| Starry nights |
| Sunsets |
| Sunshine! |
| The benefits of investing in my mental health |
| The commitment to get to Minute 6 when I am not feeling motivated |
| The funny things kids say |
| The Model |
| The portrait option on my cell phone camera |
| The smell of freshly cleaned laundry |
| Those working on the front lines |
| Thought Downloads |
| Toilet paper (honorable mention goes to paper towels) |
| Virtual Happy Hour with friends |
| Virtual Networking groups & learning opportunities |
| Vitamins |
| Volunteering |
| Washi tape |
| Weekends |
| Windchimes |
| Yoga by Adrienne You Tube channel |
| You, my readers and clients and friends! |
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