Good thing number one The opportunity to grow and learn from bad news because there is always something for which to be grateful. Good thing number two Fresh flowers because everyone deserves something beautiful to enjoy. Good thing number three A strong body and mind to carry me to the top of mountains because the
Good thing number one The night-before-a-four-day-weekend feeling because it’s full of possibilities and freedom. Good thing number two Time to dig into a topic that really moves and motivates me to be a better person because we could all use a little help in that area sometimes. Good thing number three Magnolias because they’re an
Good thing number one Making time for the outdoors (nearly) every day because my body, mind and soul need it. Good thing number two Living in a city that is such a delight to explore because it makes our current situation a bit more bearable. Good thing number three Celebrating the milestone birthday of my
“But part of getting to know yourself is to unknow yourself—to let go of the limiting stories you’ve told yourself about who you are so that you aren’t trapped by them, so you can live your life and not the story you’ve been telling yourself about your life.” ― Lori Gottlieb, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone:
Good thing number one Enjoying a podcast while taking a mid-day break to stroll the neighborhood because the podcast message was extremely relevant and the time away from my desk and in the sun greatly improved the day. Good thing number two Digging into yoga teacher training content (and deciding to pivot to another program)
Good thing number one Receiving unexpected good news that comes with an opportunity to be excited and hopeful because it’s nice to feel that way. Good thing number two Magnolias because they are magnificent and I’m grateful to live in a place where I get to enjoy them. Good thing number three A long weekend
Good thing number one Picking up a stack of library books I’ve been waiting to read because, frankly, it’s amazing this resource exists (and continues to be available amidst a global pandemic). Good thing number two The feeling of a Friday before a three-day weekend because we could all use a little positive energy right
Over the years, my annual planning approach has shifted from what would probably be called a traditional-resolutions approach in my 20s to a focus on a single word or phrase in more recent years. Despite the method, as an avid planner who strives for continually learning and growing, I almost create a list for what
The past week was a rough one (to say the least) and it made for a difficult exercise in creating this post — but, it’s especially in times like these, that finding the bright spots in the form of gratitude is so very important. I challenge you to take a few moments today to identify three things for which you’re grateful.
good thing number one: bidding adieu to 2020 because I have hope for better things to come in the new year. good thing number two: sneaking away from work a few hours early to enjoy a jaunt through the San Francisco Botanical Gardens because nature is good for the soul — and we’re so lucky
