3 Tips To Conquer What You’re Grateful For

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!  There is nothing better than bringing everyone together over food in preparation of the winter months, we should make this a monthly thing.  Call it something else perhaps? I’m into family/friends gathering over a nice meal & hitting pause for a moment to hopefully be together.

You all know that dreaded “what are you grateful for” question that circles the table at Thanksgiving.  You’re looking at a person that’s very one board w that vibe.  So on board that Wafiq & I say 5 things we’re grateful for almost every single day around our dinner table when we’re eating.  Once you get in this habit, watch your life change.

TODAY, I’m starting the trend & sharing 5 things I’m grateful for right here!

5 Things I’m Grateful For This Thanksgiving:

1:: Delta Airlines – Ok not specifically Delta, but I’m grateful there are now affordable flights between Austin, Texas & Minnesota because this means I can see my family more often!  Ever since moving to Austin I haven’t had this luxury.  Traveling home has always been expensive & included at least 1 stop which made traveling painful.  NOW, there’s affordable, comfortable, and DIRECT flights home & I couldn’t be more grateful.

2:: Health – Don’t let this one fool you as an easy scapegoat, I mean this one 100%.  This year I had my anaphylactic shock experience, TWICE.  I don’t know what’s going to happen with this, but I’m grateful that I’ve had healthy days since then.  Literally every day I’m healthy & feeling good, I’m grateful.  Damn, is health fragile.  And with the looming “Cedar Season” of Texas allergies upon me, I’m even more grateful for each day allergy free.

3:: Wafiq – Not necessarily that I have a guy, because that isn’t enough.  But more that Wafiq, in particular, is as willing as I am to communicate & work on our relationship, everyday.  We’re not perfect, but I appreciate how hard we’re both willing to work at it.  And make sure we’re both fulfilled, & ultimately happy.  I wouldn’t be nearly as comfortable in a relationship if I couldn’t be next to someone that pushes me, works diligently on our relationship, and has the same big dreams BUT makes sure I’m as fulfilled as he is.

4:: My Mental Health Progress: Yessss hunnny baby yes!  I am so PROUD that I was brave enough to go to the therapist a few years ago, and continued going back consistently, even when I didn’t think it was doing anything for me.  This INVESTMENT in myself slowly, but surely made major moves in my mental health & looking back, dayyyyum I’m grateful I’m where I am today. (Keyword: progress)

5:: Having A Hobby I Love: When I step outside my little introvert bubble & talk to other people I realize how special this blogging hobby has been for me.  I love it!  I’m grateful that I’ve found something I love doing & a place to write, create, experiment with whatever I want, however I want.  If that’s not freedom, I don’t know what is.  I know there’s people that haven’t found what makes their clock tick, so I’m grateful I’ve found this.

Want tips to make your “Grateful” list better than everyone else’s??  I got you.

3 Tips To Conquer What You’re Grateful For:

1:: Be Honest; don’t bull shit this grateful request.  That’s likely why you’ll end up dreading it.  What are you really grateful for?  What honestly comes to mind, how do you feel?

2:: Don’t Set Standards; Searching your mind for a “deep” grateful thought can be stressful.  Maybe all you’re really thinking about is that warm jacket you bought for 75% off with your boyfriend shopping on Saturday… Say that!  Don’t limit yourself to only the deepest, most sensitive grateful thing – even a good freaking day or perfect night of rest can be your most grateful thing at the moment, that absolutely qualifies!!

3:: Be specific; if you’re grateful for your health, dig in there.  You’re health today specifically?  Or because you had a “scare”?  If you’re grateful for your new jacket, dig in that a little more too.  Because you got it as a gift? Because it was so affordable & you’ve been trying to save money? Really get specific.

I especially love to run through this practice of 5 things your grateful for on a bad day, when you think everything is SHIT.  Because, when you stop & focus on the good, it puts your bad day in perspective.  You’ll quickly realize your day, or month or even year, isn’t that bad.

Have a warm THANKSGIVING everyone! Wafiq & I are cooking a turkey together.  We haven’t done this turkey thing since our experience with the butter knife, who remembers? (HERE).  Still makes me dry heave.  I have to say, I’m very ready to have a chill day with a delicious home-cooked meal, now that’s something to be grateful for.

Love you, k bye!

Be thoughtful,

Xx

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