I wrote a whole letter about the gratitude grinch… and rewrote it… and have now wound up here.
When I was home for thanksgiving (which now feels like a century ago) I tripped and hurt my hand. I am sparing you further details, because the purpose of this letter is not on physically healing, rather on what happened mentally.
In the days that followed, my mind spiraled and spiraled, and my self-talk was about as negative as it could be. Last week I laughed to myself and realized I was being a complete Gratitude Grinch. Have you been there? Stuck in a gloomy story? And then snapping at loved ones because you are upset at your situation?
Or maybe you have been on the receiving end of the Gratitude Grinch this holiday season? Where you are living your life and someone quickly steals (or attempts to steal) your joy!
After my mostly internal melt down, I worked really hard to flip the narrative. Yes, I have still felt upset as I’ve navigated my injury and I also have been reminded that I do have so much to be grateful for.
Gratitude is what brings me back to me. Even on days that do not go as planned.
Journal Prompts:
Am I the Gratitude Grinch? (If the answer is yes, be gentle and kind with yourself as you reflect)
Something small I feel grateful for is…
When I lean into gratitude I feel…
I protect my peace when I…
If the concept of the Gratitude Grinch resonates, feel free to comment or to let me know…
xoxo,
Amanda
PS In case no one told you today, I love you.
PPS There is a lot I am excited for in 2024, including the We All Feel Women’s Group & the July Retreat to Portugal! Learn more here and reach out with questions 💕
I love how this Grinch can show up anytime, and you can put gratitude in front of the dilemma to change the story. Slow down, perhaps?