Hey folks, For some of you, this may actually be the first Thanksgiving since COVID that feels normal. Family is coming in or maybe you're going to them. From uncles and aunts to siblings or parents—the gang is back together. This is the perfect opportunity to really bask in one of the best feelings of all: gratitude. Some people struggle with gratitude. They wrack their brains for something, anything for which to feel thankful by journaling in the morning or following a "gratitude practice." I don't struggle with it. Mainly because I don't try to feel it. Instead, I focus on the gift of having people who love me and whom I love. I go on hikes, play games of Ultimate Frisbee or read to my grandkids. I force everyone to ride the fat bikes on the beach (great pre-Thanksgiving dinner workout) and then enjoy the meal, the laughter, and the leftovers. Simply put, I'm going to totally—or at least mostly—unplug from work and social media so I can enjoy my family and as much outside time as I can muster. When I do that, the gratitude comes naturally. |