Category: gratitude

Dear Gratitude Journal :

These past few weeks have been rough, and it’s a good reminder of why I started my gratitude journal so many years ago. Life can be frustrating, and it’s easy to focus on what’s not working and feel hopeless and blue. So, today I’ll say that as confident and independent as I am, there are people who don’t like me, don’t like me that much, or will never like me. I’m grateful that my opinion of myself is not inextricably tied to the opinions of others. I’m grateful for selfies. I spent the first 30 years of my life thinking that I looked like I do in other people’s photos – ugh. And, I’m grateful for bacon.

The end.

Dear Gratitude Journal :

Now that I’m rolling off my current project, I have a serious case of short-timers disease, and find myself irritated by even the most minor inconvenience or request. I know I shouldn’t be, but let’s face it, I’m impatient even on good day. So today I’m grateful that I don’t have to physically be in the same room as my client. I’m also grateful that my team is on the East Coast so I don’t have to talk to anyone after 2 pm, which is particularly advantages on Friday, and I’m grateful Labor Day is coming up, and next week is a short week.

The end.

Dear Gratitude Journal :

I’m grateful that it’s acceptable for women to go to bars alone. It wasn’t always that way, but let’s face it: all humans need a place to eat and drink. I’m grateful this week passed quickly and is ending without much drama and a decent amount of progress. And, I’m grateful for people who can cook. The end.

Dear Gratitude Journal :

People are disappointing. It’s defeating and even a bit hurtful when you truly realize that someone doesn’t value you the way you hoped they would. I know my feelings aren’t unique. I also know my value – like a classic car, or a rare coin – isn’t really lessened just because someone doesn’t want it or understand it. So, today, I’m grateful I believe in me.

The end.

Dear Gratitude Journal :

I spent a good deal of time this weekend working. Working for work; working for me. I’m grateful to be caught up, and grateful for the internet. I’m grateful I can get all my tax stuff on-line now. I suppose the people who are responsible for producing those documents are pretty grateful, too. And, I’m grateful to whomever invented beignets. Who knew that fried dough could be so incredible.

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Dear Gratitude Journal :

I’m grateful today was a lazy day. I feel a little guilty lying around…my Protestant work ethic and all…but it’s needed. I’m grateful I know a lot about construction. And, I’m grateful for the blooming succulents and green hillsides. California in January is not a bad place.

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Dear Gratitude Journal :

Even though I’m a goal-driven person, I’m grateful I’m not competitive. People who always have to win have a hole in their aura that is impossible to fill; they ruin the fun of the game for others. I’m grateful for people who recommend and give me books. And I’m grateful for all the years I spent teaching. Not because of the great money but because it taught me how to put down a heckler. Life skills.

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Dear Gratitude Journal :

Today was another gray, gloomy day, so I’m grateful that I was occupied with work and other tasks, which helped the day to pass quickly. I’m grateful for my optimism. It’s not a family trait; I have to work at it, but it’s worth the effort. And, I’m grateful that I get paid tomorrow. Just when you think you can’t stand another day of the endless BS, that big fat paycheck comes in and, suddenly, you find the strength to go on.

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Dear Gratitude Journal :

I’m grateful that many years ago a project manager insisted I track my time by task. Like most, my initial reaction was negative, but more than 10+ years later, I realize that it was the best thing I could do for me and my career. Know thy time! (Peter Drucker) I’m grateful for my ability to say no. So many problems we have in our lives and society is because we are too afraid to use that word. And, I’m grateful for MacIntosh apples. The best apple for sure.

The end.