Gratitude as Motivation: Reflecting on Your Journey ??
Manuel Del Valle
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With Thanksgiving week here, let’s focus on something we often take for granted: gratitude. This entire week, we’re diving into how gratitude can transform your mindset, strengthen your relationships, and help you navigate challenges with resilience. And today, we’re starting by using gratitude as a source of motivation.
Here’s a simple but powerful question to begin: What moments from your past are you most grateful for?
Gratitude isn’t just about the present—it’s about reflecting on your journey. Think about the moments when you achieved something you worked hard for, overcame a challenge, or felt deeply supported by someone in your life. These moments didn’t just happen; they’re proof of your resilience and growth. And when you remind yourself of them, they can reignite your motivation for today.
Now, shift to the present. What are you grateful for right now? Maybe it’s your health, the people in your life, or even small comforts like your morning coffee or a quiet moment to yourself. These things—no matter how simple—ground you in the here and now and remind you that life is already full of blessings.
As Melody Beattie said, “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” When you reflect on your gratitude, you’re not just celebrating what’s behind you or what you have now—you’re also fueling your optimism for the future.
Here’s a quick exercise for today:
1. Write down one thing from your past that you’re proud of.
2. Write down one thing in your present that you’re grateful for.
3. Think about how these moments show your growth and what they say about your potential.
This week, as we prepare for Thanksgiving, let’s make it a gratitude practice every day. Celebrate the wins—big and small. Acknowledge your progress. And trust that every step you take brings more reasons to be grateful.
Let gratitude be your guide this week. Stay thankful, stay motivated, and most importantly—stay in the flow. ??
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