So the work hell is almost over – big meeting ends today! YAY! I posted this link last week 5 Ways to Bliss After a Stressful Week of Work – after a stressful week (or 2), the author encourages us to slip into gratitude mode and write 10 things we are grateful for. Also, my friend, Maureen, from Ryan Wellness Coaching simultaneously posted a great blog post on having “Moments of Gratitude” (Hey Maureen – “there is an app for that” – check out happy tapper’s gratitude journal! ($.99 on the itunes store)
10 Things I am Grateful For (in no particular order)
1. Health – mine and my family/friends
2. Running – I am healthy and can run as far and (relatively) fast as I like (with #3 – friends!)
3. Friends – I have wonderful friends from every corner of my life – past and present.
4. The Ability to Laugh it off – during stressful times, laughter is still good medicine.
5. The Husband. I got a good one and I know it!
6. A Goal – NYC marathon – I am always better when I have a goal to work toward.
7. Anniversary Trips – we are headed to s. africa for our 10th anniversary in November – there is so much to be grateful here – vacation, something to look forward to, longevity, financial means…
8. The View from our Apartment – makes me happy every morning – every season without fail.
9. Family – mine and Neal’s are always supportive of me – heck, half on the people reading this are probably relatives!
10. Race Cars – they are Neal’s passion and make him happy. When he’s happy, I am happy, too. Winning race cars are even better, but I will take what I can get.
What are you grateful for today? Trust me, you will feel better after you think about it and write it down. Try it!
Links I like:
– Speaking of gratitude… I really liked this post on zenhabits “Why Living a Life of Gratitude Can Make You Happy” – especially the prayer of gratitude that he ends with.
– I mentioned Zealous Good last week and found another cool charitable matching site mmMule which matches charitable gifts with destinations so you can do some local good when you take vacation. Checking out Capetown for our anniversary trip!
– I accidentally came upon calm.com. It is a relaxation therapy website, giving the stressed-out masses a place to relax on the Internet. The website provides two- and 10-minute guided relaxation sessions, accompanied by pleasing backgrounds and gentle music. Kind of funny, but also kind of awesome!
– Speaking of laughing, the well daily has a great post on why laughter is the best medicine and not to be political but Neal sent me a hilarious link with “Yiddish curses for Republican Jews”
A Few Deals…
– Daily Candy Deals has $75 for $150 at Bluefly.com – a deal site for the “fashion obsessed”. Bluefly has some of the top brands at bargain prices. They are having some great sales now, too!
– Refinery29 has $30 for $60 at Pur Minerals online – that’s up to half off skin-perfecting foundations, face-changing serums, gorgeous cheek and eye colors, silky smooth brushes…everything (They have 50% off at Nicole Miller (even sale stuff!) and 50% off at denim therapy – to hem, fix or alter jeans, too – especially good if you are in NYC where you can pick up and drop off!)
– Want to visit Chicago this fall and try a new hotel? Sniqueaway (a flash sale site from Trip Advisor) has $99 rate on sale at the new Hotel Lincoln near Lincoln Park. It looks so cool! I want to stay! They also have some great deals in NYC, Miami, Charleston and more! Hey Liz – Blue Diamond Riviera Maya by BlueBay for $359 (all inclusive…)
– Hey NY Friends, Travelzoo has $79 for dinner for 2 at David Burke’s Fishtail (regularly $162) – the menu looks delish!
– Hey Chicago friends – check out the Chicago History Museum FREE on Illinois Resident Discount Days (Aug. 15-16; 22-23; 29-30. Sept. 4-6; 11-13; 18-20; 25-27 and Oct. 2-4; Oct. 9-11)
That’s all for now! Take a few minutes to think about what you are grateful for… you’ll be glad you did!