Want to Feel Great? Make a "Great" List

We never know the worth of water 'til the well is dry. -- English Proverb

Some days you feel great, some you don’t, right? On the days you don’t feel great it may be due to a physical ailment, lack of sleep, and general feeling of blahness about your life. The first two are easy to correct: wait for the ailment to heal and go to bed earlier. (A fantastic idea, by the way!)

How do you get rid of the blahs and make yourself feel great, instantly?

Make a list of what is great in your life!

I was reminded of the abundance I enjoy recently when I saw a poverty-stricken father of five fall to his knees, cry and thank God when he was given a freezer full of food. It struck me not only because I have never known that kind of need, but more because of the gratitude this man exhibited over something I take for granted daily.

What is great in your life right now? Do you have income to buy necessities? Do you have even more than that? Do you enjoy great health? Do you have friends, family, a pet you love?

How is the weather where you are today? Is the sun shining (pretty miraculous that that happens every single day, even if we can’t see it!) or is rain providing needed water?

I know, I sound like a three-piece-suited preacher or a motivational speaker with big earrings. You may be reading this saying, “Blah, blah, blah, I’ve heard it all before Gwen!” Fair enough.

But think for a minute what it would be like if you didn’t have running water today (ever had your water heater quit?) or if you weren’t sure what you could eek out to feed your family for five days with no money?

If there is anything great in your life at all, write it down! Or make a mental list if writing isn’t your thing. If you can’t think of anything, start with the basics. Breathing. Walking and talking. Being free from physical pain. Build up from there – I know you can.

And if you are having a great life and know how not to take things for granted, kudos to you! Share your spirit of gratitude with some other people who aren’t feeling it so much! Give a gift to someone today without expecting anything back.

I challenge you today to just go out and think great, act great and BE great!

Warmest Regards,
Gwen