Attitude of Gratitude - Part 1: People

I focus a ton of attention on getting your environment correct, specifically the people around you. This is critical as you cannot move forward carrying old baggage that does not serve you now. However, there is a reciprocal action that needs to occur: let the good people in your life know that you appreciate them.

This came clear to me in recent days. It's been about one year since I uprooted my life and moved from Naples, FL back to Pittsburgh. Originally, it was just to ride out Covid hibernation. Then it became a cross-country move. I thought I'd be in Naples forever and truly enjoyed parts of the experience, but it just was not right. I was feeling disconnected and unstable, questioning what to do and how. Then my phone rang. It was a colleague from my days in Washington DC with an opportunity. Another email appeared from a firm where I am one of the Subject Matter Experts, with another opportunity. Socially, I laughed and shared experiences with my Tuesday meditation group. Then I was invited to hear an author read her work of fiction at a book event. All of a sudden, I realized that I had a ton for which to be thankful. It was up to me to change my thinking.

While wallowing in self-doubt, I forgot that I had invested in relationships, cared about people and was a good colleague and friend. These random acts, all back-to-back, appeared when I needed them most. I reconnected on many different fronts, reaching out to people, dropping a text message or email or call. I let each person know that I appreciate them. It is a small act, but one that kicked off more good things.

What came out of it is the realization that this is not a one-time action. Saying thank you and letting good people know that they are valuable is something that I am committed to doing. I am reaching out to people, thinking of others, who have been instrumental in bringing good to my life and just sending positive thoughts towards others. It may be a one-time event or years of relationship, but the good people around you are worth acknowledging.

Food for thought (not your hips): People want to be appreciated and acknowledged. Let the good ones know that they are important to you and live in gratitude that they touched your life.

I'd appreciate it if you reach out and schedule a complementary call at https://www.calendly.com/libby-coaching or at [email protected]. You are important and valued!