Thankful for Courageous Leadership
I’m thankful for real and courageous leadership wherever I find it. A couple days ago, Angela Markell made a plea to her people to save lives and come together as a democracy for the good of all. This is what leadership looks like, telling the truth, addressing people’s concerns with empathy and compassion, offering a […]
Grateful for Soap
Soap. It’s a wonderfully low-tech solution in a high tech world. I’m appreciating soap anew. First of all, there’s the way it smells. Lavender. Lemon verbena. Geranium. Just the clean smell of a pure soap like Ivory makes me feel better. Liquid, bars, or even powdered, I like them all. Anything washed in soap and […]
Signs of Spring
Grateful today for these beautiful crocuses at the side of my driveway and other signs of spring. Forsythia buds. The nest with peeping chicks at the corner of the garden. Warmer days that promise better times ahead. These lines from Gerard Manley Hopkins have been ringing in my head today: And for all this, nature […]
Resetting My Gratitude Project 2020
Time to reset my gratitude project 2020! In the midst of whatever is happening, practicing daily gratitude can help you remain calm and handle what comes your way. Today, to start off my gratitude project 2020, I’m grateful for people who help me understand my emotions better, like this post from HBS about grief by […]
5 Tips for Working from Home from a Solopreneur
I’ve been working from home for over five years. Over that time, I’ve learned a lot about how to manage the balance between work and life.
Find a Spirit Animal
If you want to convey who you are, and do it memorably, find a spirit animal.
5 Tips for Better Sleep
Better sleep makes all your other goals possible. Here are four daytime tips and one tried-and-true nighttime method sleeping well.
My Gratitude Survey
Complete the survey to win! I hope you have enjoyed following My Gratitude Project on Facebook and Instagram. Now it’s time for feedback and prizes! Everyone wins! Feeling better is the most valuable prize you can get. I hope everyone who followed my gratitude posts got a mood boost daily! To be eligible to win […]
Saying Thanks
It’s just one word. Saying thanks is a tiny gesture with big benefits. Feeling grateful? Take your gratitude to the next level and thank someone. A co-worker, a family member, even a cashier, server, or barista. Then watch what happens. Notice how you feel when you thank them. Notice how they feel and respond. Do […]