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Gratitude List: Focus on the Good

May 26, 2017 By Shann 6 Comments

Gratitude List

With the mass amounts of rain and clouds this week, I was in a bit of a funk. I even shared an old post on Facebook talking about it. That’s when a friend of mine recommended writing out a list of things you are grateful for.  I thought a gratitude list sounded like the perfect solution for this blah week.

I’m definitely a list maker. While I write out my goals, bucket lists, etc. here on the blog, I also like to actually write in a journal/calendar/notebook too. It helps me focus, and I also love crossing things off my lists. Is there any better way to get satisfaction than drawing a big, thick line through something on your “to-do” list?!

So, in addition to my weekly to-do list, I also wrote out my gratitude list yesterday. It definitely lifted my spirits, and helped me see what’s important.

How to be grateful every day, even when it's not all sunshine. How a gratitude list can help you focus on the good, and put the bad in perspective.

Without further ado, here is this week’s gratitude list:

What I’m Grateful for this Week

  • Sweet and caring moms at the Dance Studio
  • Hugs and kisses from my boys before school in the morning
  • Fun on Field trips…with pictures to prove it
  • A Grandpa who chaperoned said field trip
  • Grandma and Grandpa who spent time with the twins
  • Another Grandma and Grandpa who were safe from a fire even though their house was not
  • Laughs and great conversation with my book club friends
  • Three boys that slept in past 6am (let’s hope this repeats this weekend!)
  • Catching up on current shows on Hulu since I’m done with my beloved Vampires
  • Thoughtful and encouraging comments on this post

Even though there were some rough spots this week, there was a lot more to be grateful for. I’m also looking forward to the long weekend. We don’t have any big plans, but if the weather keeps improving (the sun actually came out yesterday!) there’s a traveling beer garden calling our names!

I hope you have a lovely weekend, and take some time to reflect on what you’re grateful for. Let me know a few in the comments!

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Comments

  1. Kim Airhart says

    May 26, 2017 at 9:41 am

    It is so important to be grateful even through the rough spots. Great list, sweets! Enjoy your weekend.

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  2. Beth Kondrick says

    May 26, 2017 at 9:43 am

    I love finding something to be grateful for even in the midst of a tough week. I hope things improve for you soon. A traveling beer garden sounds amazing, so I hope you’re able to get out to that!

    Reply
  3. Corinne Burghardt says

    May 26, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    i love this post! this is something i can teach my boys when they get to writing age too 🙂 thanks for sharing

    Reply
  4. shootingstarsmag says

    May 26, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    I’m glad there was more good than bad this week! It’s always a nice idea to focus on things you are grateful for – even the little things!! I hope you have a lovely weekend, and that the boys sleep in again. 🙂 That’s good that grandma and grandpa are safe from the fire!!

    -Lauren
    http://www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  5. Akaleistar says

    May 26, 2017 at 7:13 pm

    Aw, so many wonderful things to be grateful for!

    Reply
  6. Lindsay @ The Flynnigans says

    May 30, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    Hey girl, I’ve been feeling really down and irritable the last week. I think it’s more frustration than anything because in stressed at home (read: husband). And I’m also fed up at work wth stupid people and stupid questions. See the irritability? Lol

    Your morning kisses sound the best!
    Wow, that elderly couple is lucky to be alive, but so unfortunate they lost their home. 🙁

    Reply

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