Have To vs Get To (#262)

Happy Monday! We can make the conscious choice to start our week with positivity and gratitude. Try to think of as many “have to vs get to” in your life. A simple way of framing work or a task in our day with positive language can go a long way.

09.10.18

Today I’m Grateful For…

1. UMass Dining
2. Friendly grocery stores
3. Local pizza
4. My family
5. Quick and efficient meetings
6. Teaching CORE and working with students
7. My Peer Mentors
8. Time at the gym
9. Getting things done
10. Good communication
11. Mentors and supervisors
12. Feeling organized
13. Backyard sports
14. FaceTiming with Peter
15. Vibrant sunsets
16. Trips to Alaska
17. People who inspire
18. My continued education
19. Bike rides with Stephen
20. Carpools with Carley
21. A clear night when you can see the stars
22. Summer grilling and bonfires
23. My headphones
24. Being in nature and the warmth of the sun
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 walking back in the rain.

Author: Jacob Ames

Feline father, perpetual graduate student, sport enthusiast, pancake expert, and gratitude writer. Using this blog to keep my life organized and to develop a platform I can one day use to share baseless conspiracy theories about the robot uprising. I enjoy writing! View all posts by Jacob Ames