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You might not have everything you want...
But do you have everything you need..?
Rob Blades
August 14, 2024
Happy Wednesday!
It's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of desires and ambitions.
Always reaching for the next big thing, whether it's a promotion, a new gadget, or a dream vacation.
But in the hustle and bustle, we often overlook the simple, yet profound, blessings that we already have. (I realised this, this weekend after spending it with family)
The things that truly matter—like a place to sleep at night, a roof over your head, running water, and the love of family—are sometimes taken for granted.
This week, let’s shift our focus. (Not entirely)
But use it as fuel on the fire for the things you want to achieve. And how it benefits your loved ones, your family.
Do you have everything you need?
It’s time to pause and reflect on the little things, the essentials that bring comfort, safety, and love into our lives.
These are the blessings that truly count, and recognising them can fill our hearts with gratitude.
In Today’s 4-3-2-1:
4 Journal Prompts: Questions designed to help you recognize and appreciate the blessings in your life.
3 Ways to Spark Creativity: Simple practices to enhance your gratitude through creative expression.
2 Affirmations: Positive statements to reinforce your appreciation for what you have.
1 Tool: A practical technique to help you cultivate gratitude in your daily life.
"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things."
4 Journal Prompts:
Reflect on the Basics:
Prompt: Consider the basic necessities you have that many people in the world might not. How do these essentials contribute to your daily life and well-being?
Example: Write about how having clean, running water has impacted your health and daily comfort.
Appreciate the Little Things:
Prompt: Think about a small, everyday blessing that often goes unnoticed. How would your life be different without it?
Example: Reflect on the comfort of your bed at night, and imagine how different your mornings would be without a good night's sleep.
Gratitude for Relationships:
Prompt: Identify someone in your life who makes you feel loved and supported. What specific things do they do that you’re grateful for?
Example: Write about a time your family or a close friend helped you through a tough moment, and how their support made a difference.
Looking Forward with Gratitude:
Prompt: As you think about the future, what are you grateful for that gives you hope and motivation to keep moving forward?
Example: Consider how the stability of your current situation—such as having a secure job or a safe home—makes you feel confident about facing future challenges.
3 Questions to Unleash Creativity:
Gratitude Collage:
Example: Gather photos, magazine clippings, or small objects that represent the things you’re grateful for and create a visual gratitude collage. Display it somewhere you’ll see it daily.
Gratitude Journal with a Twist:
Example: Instead of listing things you’re grateful for, write a short story or poem inspired by one of your blessings.
Let your creativity flow as you express your gratitude.
Daily Gratitude Challenge:
Example: Set a daily challenge to find one new thing each day that you haven’t appreciated before.
It could be the morning sunlight, the taste of your favorite tea, or a kind gesture from a stranger.
2 Affirmations:
For Appreciation:
"I am grateful for the simple things in life, and I cherish the abundance I already have."
For Contentment:
"I have everything I need to be happy, and I trust that the universe provides for me in perfect ways."
1 Tool to help:
Tool: Gratitude Jar
How to Use: Each day, write down one thing you’re grateful for on a small piece of paper and place it in a jar.
Over time, watch the jar fill up with blessings.
Whenever you need a reminder of how fortunate you are, take a moment to read through your notes.
Stay Unapologetically You, Stay Confident, And Be Kind.
Robbo ‘The PVC Chief’ Blades