Happy Thursday, friends! I was doodling at work yesterday and writing down things I'm thankful for so far this month.
I have this paper calendar/planner at work that I keep track of what I do at work each day, my schedule, and important paperwork. I love this one, because it has month at a glance, and each week has it's own set of pages. At the end of each month, there's a "notes" section, and that's where I keep a gratitude list going. I try to jot down a few things each day, just to keep me grounded and to have my perspective in the right place. There are so many things that I take for granted; doing this helps me to remember to not do that! And spoiler alert: I mess up in a million ways each and everyday of my life. Somehow doing this also keeps me humble. I'm not saying I have it all together, but this definitely helps me. You can see what I've written so far for this month, but here are a few more things I'm thankful for:
- fun choir rehearsals
- the ability and gift of being able to sing
- that I'm able to be back in choir after a two year hiatus
- God's continual provision for me in every possible way
- good talks/visits with my sons
- a cozy home
- excellent sleep in which I don't wake up too often
- hugs from sweet students to help fill up my love tank
- good health
- talking to someone from my old life (pre-divorce)
- less pain in my back and chiropractor visits
- a great mid-year evaluation with my principal and hearing the sweet things my co-worker told her about me
Your list is such a good one! All of the things on it aren´t of dollar value; rather they are things that are way more valuable than any amount of money. They are the intangible things that truly matter. I enjoyed reading this and I hope you have a wonderful day at school :).
ReplyDeleteI agree wholeheartedly. It's the smaller things in life that really matter the most. Thanks, friend! I hope the same for you!
DeleteThis is a great practice for your morning break time. I love what you are thankful for. I have so much, too. It really changes your whole attitude when you have a daily gratitude practice.
ReplyDeleteI think so too. I try to make the most of that time! It really does shift your whole mindset!
DeleteYou deserve all the praise my friend- grateful to have blogging friends like you!
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks for that, my friend. I am grateful for you, too!
DeleteYou have such beautiful handwriting and so many things to be grateful for. It sounds like you are really enjoying the choir.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I have always loved the art of handwriting. I am enjoying the choir so much!
DeleteI love a gratitude list! can you share what planner you use? thanks!
ReplyDeleteI do too! I'll have to look at it while I'm at work tomorrow, but I know that I got it from Target. It's pretty basic, but I like the simplicity of it.
DeleteI am thankful after retiring from a thirty eight year career as a speech pathologist (26 in schools with the last 12 in pediatric ) that I have the best volunteer position as the mentor to third and fourth grade book clubs and kindergarten reading buddy at our grandkids’s local elementary school. Kids are the best !
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing! What a fun new "job"! You are right, kids are the absolute best.
DeleteI'm always thankful for a good night of sleep - it's the little things.
ReplyDeleteYes! I wholeheartedly agree.
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