finally some freaking gratitude

[seryn]

Today I said I was sort of grateful for the do-over I feel like I got for my life.

Figuring out what I want to do and how to make that happen is still a huge burden that seems overwhelming.

But not wanting to punch people who tell me to keep a gratitude journal is a huge step forward.

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[pj]

But not wanting to punch people who tell me to keep a gratitude journal is a huge step forward.

I consider that a huge step, too. :D

[seryn]

It doesn't help to get angry when people tell me what I should do. But I do wish they could phrase it as, "This worked for me and I'm sharing because I wish I could help."

[pj]

Yes. It's jerky to assume that something works equally well for everyone.

[wild_irises]

I kind of want to punch people who tell you to keep a gratitude journal...

[seryn]

I know, right? Too much of the "you should do" and too little of the "this worked for me and I'm sharing because I wish I could help."

I did think about keeping a complaints journal and just that permission to have my actual feelings validated helped tremendously.

[wild_irises]

That's so smart!