Gratitude in Challenging Times

What a year it's been!

I have found that in the most challenging times when we aren't sure what is coming, it's often easier to find the things we are grateful for. Whether it's people, something we have access to, or simply being alive, there is a lot of meaning in what is around us.

Often it's hard to identify specific things in our lives because we are thinking too big or feel like something has to be life altering to count for anything. In the age of social media and comparing our worst days to people's best moments, it's even harder.

How to find the magic in small moments...

• Notice 1 thing that makes you smile
• Call or text 1 friend who supports you
• Put your phone down and avoid screens for 15 minutes (I would suggest an hour, but do what works for you!)
• Go for a walk around the block by yourself or with a friend. Notice the pace and try to slow down and breathe. What do you notice around you? Have you looked up recently?
• Choose your favorite tea or coffee and spend the time it takes to drink it just looking out the window or reading a book (extra points if it's an actual book with paper pages!)

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Currently, I am grateful for a few days in the woods before heading back to Brooklyn, NY. I am also grateful for my family, who I miss seeing on a regular basis, and the friends who have helped and supported me both while building my company and during the pandemic. At this exact moment I am also loving crystallized ginger and black tea with a little honey and milk!