Tackling the Tuesdays

In the midst of an irritating and seemingly futile day yesterday, I decided to make good on my vow to combat my crippling case of the Tuesdays by engaging in some higher thinking. So I made a “Top 25” list of the things in my life for which I am most thankful. I was surprised how easily it came to me (it took less than two minutes to type out!) I really think there might be some truth to the notion that having an “attitude of gratitude” can improve your whole outlook and mood. After compiling the following list, I instantly felt less angry and more positive about both my own life and life in general, despite the fact that it was a Tuesday. I should do this type of thing more often, and I want to encourage everyone else to try it, too. Doing simple exercises like this can really help us to remember all the good we have going on!

1. Jesus
2. My family
3. My friends
4. My health
5. Southland Christian Church/Times Square Church (it’s a tie)
6. My sweet Sonny
7. Cupcakes
8. Chemical hair straightening for white people
9. My Chi flat iron
10. Steve Madden
11. Cracker Barrel
12. Mister Softee
13. Manicures
14. Pedicures
15. Massages
16. Chanel mascara
17. Hello Kitty
18. Philosophy lip gloss
19. Sephora
20. The Office
21. Fried balls of dough (a.k.a. zeppoles)
22. OPI nail polish
23. Chocolate in all its various forms
24. Diet Dr. Pepper
25. Argyle in all its various forms