Time to Focus on the Positives

I find myself complaining too much. Or focusing on the negative too much. The daily exchange at work of, “Good morning! How are you? I’m well but a bit tired. How are you?” just seems a bit dull. Everyone does it because nearly everyone is tired. So, why do I need to share that with people all the time?

I finished my 15-day stretch of work between 3 jobs and while I’m currently working 6 day weeks it could be worse. Back in January I was at a point where I was seriously considering quitting my hotel job and moving back to Michigan because I was so overwhelmed, disheartened and burnt out. But just a few months later, everything has changed. I guess the saying is true that when things seem to be falling apart they might actually be falling into place.

I decided it is time to consciously be more positive and appreciative of what I have so what better way to do that than through writing, right?

In no particular order of importance, here are things in my life that I am grateful for and that I am trying to focus on more often:  

• I have tickets to three Ed Sheeran concerts this year.
• My cat is amazing.
• Europe trip planned for June.
• Cute af koala tattoo on my arm.
• My health and my family’s health.
• Friendships that span many miles, states, countries and continents.
• I have a computer to blog on.
• A guy that never misses the chance to tell me I’m beautiful.
• Tickets for Taylor Swift in Detroit.
• A reliable Rav4 with a personalized license plate.
• Cozy blankets.
• Pad thai and nearly any kind of dessert.
• A new job with a better schedule and better pay.
• Multiple pairs of Dr Martens.
• Weekend trip to DC for a much needed friend reunion.
• Really comfy dresses from LOFT.
• My degrees from Pitt.
• Studying abroad for three months in London.
• Work that I find engaging, interesting and rewarding.
• Bitmojis.
• Memories of scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.
• That I’ve never had to live through war.
• Friends that are real with me.
• IPAs, black coffee and red wine.
• That my anxiety comes in much shorter and infrequent waves.
• How I smile whenever and wherever I hear Ed Sheeran playing.
• Pretty great naturally curly hair.
• Someone that makes me want to be a better person simply by existing.
• Cool custom glasses.
• The ability to afford cool custom glasses.
• A bed to call my own in Pittsburgh and Plymouth.
• Super long Snapchat streaks (823 days and counting…)
• The scents of spring.
• Many, many other things.

It might be cliche to suggest focusing on positive things instead of negatives but I think today's world could do with a bit more positivity!