Any time in my life that I feel a bit out of control, overwhelmed (and lets face it - down in the dumps) I refer back to the principles in this book, namely gratitude. This is where the idea for a daily gratitude journal comes from.
While I don't keep a gratitude journal, in the times such as those listed above, simply taking time each day to be grateful for anything helps. It really does.
Don't worry, I'm absolutely fine - am feeling inspired actually!
I'm going to dedicate a blog post on the last day of each month to gratitude by listing 10 things I'm grateful for that month. Who knows, I may even make a mini album for them one day!
So here goes for October:
1. Good friends who text to check up on me when I don't make it to playgroup.
2. The abundance of 'help' for babies with digestive issues. Godsend.
3. The imagination of my 3 year old daughter.
4. Getting 1-2 hours each evening to do something for myself again.
5. Grandparents.
6. Warmer days but still cool mornings.
7. Venus Spa Breeze razor. Seriously, if you haven't tried it, you need to!
8. My gorgeous boy's smiles and giggles. Finally.
9. Tivo. It ensures I have something to watch during a late night (or rather early morning) feed.
10. Catching up with old friends.
You are welcome to play along. Please let me know if you do :)