What happens on tough days?

I write and send my gratitude notes at the end of the day, just before going to bed. It feels like the right time to pause and reflect on the day. But let’s be honest, not every day is full of cake, sunshine, and fluffy bunnies. Some days are hard work, some are stressful, and some are simply very tiring.

On those days, I have to dig a little deeper. I don’t want to invent things to be grateful for, because even though I send my notes to someone else, the practice is ultimately for me, and I’d be cheating myself. So when the day has been tough, I look for the small wins. Sometimes it’s as simple as a meeting that went well (and even if it didn’t, there’s often something positive to take away).

On these tough days it becomes an exercise in reframing; finding the light at the end of the tunnel, or the silver lining on a cloud.

In a way, these are the days I can see how the practice is having a positive impact on my life. Little by little, shifting my perspective.

This is a picture of a beautiful notebook and pens I was gifted when I started work at a company recently. I was very grateful for this thoughtful gesture.