Gratitude Glasses

Jan 18

I started 2021 with a commitment to 21 days of gratitude.

Why? Well goodness gracious, I was on team #getmeoutof2020 and wanted to start 2021 on a less cynical, more hopeful foot.

Also, this year I’m going to try a few things I’ve never done before:

Launch a business
Navigate my own schedule, of my own making, hopefully in balance
Make a knit sweater
Achieve more than 4 days in a row exercising :)
Begin a meditation practice

Yes, some of these seem bigger than others… and yet ALL would be significant for me. Before all the anxious self-talk such as, “can I really do this?” and, “who do I think I am?” not to mention, “am I embarrassing myself?” fully set in my mind, I committed to gratitude as an antidote.

Gratitude Challenges Worry

To, “can I really do this?” Gratitude challenges, “Look at how ready you’ve become!”
To, “who do I think I am?” Gratitude exclaims, “Notice the authentic strengths you bring with you today.”
To, “am I embarrassing myself?” Gratitude reminds, “You have so many lessons to treasure and apply.”

What Can Gratitude Do For You?

Consider a goal, challenge or anxiety point in your life… one that seems like a mountain to climb, no matter how positively motivating it is. Grab your sparkly, 2021 shaped gratitude glasses:

What experiences have gifted you the opportunity to get ready to take this on?

Which of your unique strengths are you most grateful to be able to use right now?
Of the many lessons you’ve learned, which ones are you coming to appreciate the most?