In an effort to inject some positivity into my daily mindset and the online world I have created a Daily Gratitude Challenge and I am inviting everyone to participate. If you have missed my introductory post that explains the challenge and maps out the daily post schedule, visit here.

Day 28 of the Daily Gratitude Challenge is about something new. What is something you didn’t have a year ago that you are grateful for?

Something I Didn’t Have a Year Ago

This year has taught me that life is capable of changing literally overnight. One minute The Bloke and I were standing in a theatre auditorium waiting to go and see a show, the next we were on our way home after the show had been cancelled and the whole country had been told that we were going into lockdown. Little did we know that we would be living in a period of history that would be discussed in the future, and it has changed my thinking about everything. So many things that I took for granted were taken away, and The Bloke and I and our families and friends have been extraordinarily lucky to have managed to continue to live in safety.

Consequently, I have a new found appreciation and gratitude for everything (hence the reason why I started this challenge in the first place). It has highlighted the daily sacrifices of key workers in jobs that are often overlooked, how much you miss the people you love (even if you’re a hermit like me) when you aren’t allowed to see them, and how quickly everything can collapse in a short period of time. I’m grateful for both The Bloke and I being able to retain our employment at a time where thousands have lost their jobs, that we aren’t at risk of losing our home, we are able to fill our cupboards when they are empty and we have been able to support some of our neighbours and local businesses. I’m grateful for the potential of being able to plan for exciting things for the future, and I’m going to remember this gratitude and pay it forward.

What about you guys? What is something you have gained over the last year that you are grateful for?

For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 1: It’s the Little Things task, visit here.
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 2: It’s All About You task, visit here.
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 3: Moments and Memories, visit here.
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 4: The Greatest Advice I’ve Ever Received, visit here.
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 5: Who Are You Most Grateful For, visit here.
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 6: Challenges You Have Overcome, visit here.
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 7: Travel Experiences, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 8: Favourite Books, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 9: The Future, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 10: Traditions and Events, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 11: Here and Now, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 12: Greatest Gifts, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 13: Luxuries, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 14: Songs and Music, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 15: Work
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 16: Hobbies and Interests, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 17: What Makes You Smile, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 18: Food, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 19: Home Sweet Home, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 20: Risks, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 21: Affirmations, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 22: Lessons Learned, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 23: Feeling Safe, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 24: Acts of Kindness, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 25: Showing Gratitude, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 26: Movies, visit here
For the Daily Gratitude Challenge Day 27: The Happy Place

Want to participate in the Daily Gratitude Challenge?

There are lots of ways in which you can participate in the Daily Gratitude Challenge:

• Write a blog post about the advice that you are most grateful for and share it in the comment section below.
• Share your posts in my daily link-ups on my Twitter and Facebook with the hashtag #DailyGratitudeChallenge.
• Share your images for the topic of the day on Instagram, tag my Instagram account (@suzie81speaks) and use the hashtag #DailyGratitudeChallenge and I will share as many as I can on my Instagram stories.
• Join my Pinterest Group Board and share your Daily Gratitude posts.

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