One Day At A Time (#25)

Dreams and aspirations can feel heavy when it doesn’t feel like we’re making any progress. It’s why people drop their expectations and start to give up on their goals. There’s no magic word or phrase I can use to motivate you but I can remind you to be patient.

Take it one day at a time, remember to breath, and you’ll get there. Speak it into your existence and remind yourself what you’re working for. Be present for each moment and just see what happens.

01.17.18

Today I’m grateful for…

1. The CD my dad made for me when I turned 10 with all his favorite songs
2. Snow day delays
3. My friend, Erika! She always brings a smile to my face. Also she got me this awesome frame of Ned lol
4. Big comfy sweatshirts
5. Tattoo stories
6. UMass Amherst
7. Time with my new Peer Mentors
8. Sushi at Hamp
9. My family
10. Vance Joy, ‘Dream Your Life Away’ album
11. Weddings and sunshine
12. The ocean
13. Double sessions for soccer
14. Basketball at the gym
15. These headphones
16. My sister’s food recommendations
17. Making mistakes
18. Family road trips and books on tape
19. Water
20. Sleeping on a bed I finally fit on
21. That time my uncle dressed up like a lobster for my beach themed birthday party
22. My friends who are going to become educators
23. Triathlon training team
24. Late night cups of V8 with my mom
25. This very moment!!!

As always, check out my first blog, 25 Things I’m Grateful For (#1) to know why I’m writing this list and why I want you to start yours.

Featured image, my friends and I spent the day at the beach and were greeted by a cool breeze and a bright blue sky. We walked that beach for miles!

Author: Jake Ames

Grad student, feline father, twin brother, buffalo chicken enthusiast, and gratitude writer. Using this blog to hopefully inspire others on their journey. Love your process, whatever that looks like. View all posts by Jake Ames