As cliche as it might sound, you really need to count your blessings. Far too many people focus on everything bad that happens in their lives instead of the good. Here?s a little secret: nothing is guaranteed. You can be here today and gone tomorrow.
The time has come to get back to the basics when it comes to having a grateful heart. Here are some things you shouldn?t take for granted.
Your life
?I hate my life.?
How many people are guilty of saying this? Just because things aren?t working out exactly how you?d like doesn?t mean they never will. So many people die every day that should make you count your blessings you still have breath left to accomplish your dreams.
Your job
Don?t be so quick to complain about your job. You just might find yourself standing in the unemployment line. Sure people have to deal with undesirable work environments and horrible bosses; but at the end of the day, you?re still collecting a check that helps you pay your bills and put food on the table.
Access to resources
Please don?t misunderstand, there are tons of places across the country that don?t get a fair shake when it comes to having access to certain resources. That doesn?t mean they don?t exist. Compared to many parts of the world, the United States is a country full of opportunities. The struggle is definitely real, but at least we don?t have to walk for miles to collect (unsanitary) water, or deal with extreme examples of disarray.
Health
Keep thinking you can smoke like a chimney, drink 24/7 and eat whatever you want. The cost of healthcare in this country is real and unfortunately on the rise as many don?t take very good care of themselves. Many diseases and illnesses are preventable so long as you eat healthy and exercise regularly.
Family
No matter how annoying they get, you only have one family. Stop holding on to grudges that take years away you can never get back. Don?t wait until someone is on their death bed (or in the grave) to forgive.
Rest
Everyone?s battery needs recharging. You need to rest. Failure to get the proper amount of shut eye can affect your productivity, reaction time and even health
Time
Work/life balance is extremely important. While it?s great to have career ambitions, you don?t want life to pass you by