Practicing gratitude has gotten me through so many things. It has helped me calm my anxieties and focus on the bigger picture. I truly believe that everything is working in our favour, whether we like it or not. And, acknowledging how situations can be for our benefit is powerful even if our thinking mind is worrying and feels a lack of control.

Sometimes, we just need to surrender to a situation and observe all the things we need to be grateful for.

Here are 9 Things that I am grateful for:

1. My healthy body.

2. My healthy mind.

3. The extra time that I can sit with myself and address issues that I have been running away from.

4. My community.

5. My amazing friends and family.

6. The people who have challenged me, whether they are still in my life or not.

7. Life’s challenges that made me find my strength within.

8. Anyone who has ever doubted me, thought less of me or tried to stop me from my full potential.

9. Anyone who encouraged me, supported me, acknowledged me and reminded me that I can reach my full potential.