I’m Grateful for Myself

Journal thoughts on November 18, 2022

I’d like to start sharing thoughts from my journal sessions in the morning. They won’t be deep or long, or even full thoughts. But I figured if nothing else, having them out in the world is better than keeping them in the pages of my notebook.

10 Reasons I’m grateful for myself.

1. I’m proud of myself for showing up for myself this year.

2. I’m proud of myself for taking a breath every time I wanted to give up.

3. Proud of myself for crying every time I wanted to “be strong.”

4. Proud of myself for going to sleep when I really wanted to text my ex.

5. Proud of myself for going to yoga when I wanted to go to sleep.

6. Proud of myself for eating at home instead of eating out.

7. Proud of myself for being honest when it would have been easier to lie.

8. Proud of myself for walking away when I wanted to go the fuck off.

9. Proud of myself for being flexible when I wanted to stick to my routine.

10. Proud of myself for saying no when I would have normally said yes.

In the midst of all I’ve been through this year. Through every disappointment, every tear, every transition, I am grateful for the work I put in for myself. To grow, be better, and move closer to the person I want to be.