Prioritize Yourself (#131)

This first year of grad school has tested me in more ways than I could have ever imagined. A good lesson I’ve learned is to take care of myself before I worry about everything else. I find myself feeling grateful the next day when I can start to be productive again after taking care of my mental health first.

05.03.18

Today I’m Grateful For…

1. The cleansing rain
2. Vibrant sunsets
3. Getting things off my chest
4. Time for self care
5. New opportunities
6. Different perspectives
7. Getting the support I need
8. This semester coming to an end
9. Good group mates
10. Time to relax and listen to music
11. Signs from the Universe
12. My peer mentor staff
13. Early morning gym sessions
14. Spontaneous dancing
15. Air conditioning
16. Clean water
17. Times I can help my friends
18. Helpful reminders
19. Waking up with the sun
20. Family board games
21. Throwing the disc around on the beach
22. Kept promises
23. Time
24. Being alive
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 of a pink sky over one of my favorite places in Bridgewater.

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