It's the "calm before the storm"...

No, we're not expecting a thunderstorm. I'm talking about my ability to eat on Thanksgiving Day.

I said what I said. :)

But there's something way more important I want to share with you today that is like putting Thanksgiving on caffeine and it will make you have a better perspective in your life.

Is that OK with you? (If not, just delete this email and move on)...

There's one thing I do every morning, no matter what.

It doesn't matter if things are going my way or if I'm struggling...

Every morning, after I roll out of bed, take my probiotic, and fix my coffee, I head to my home office (and this time of year, I put on my portable heater - brrrrr!)

I then sit down on the couch and take out my gratitude journal. I write down at least ONE thing I'm grateful for from the previous day, no matter how my day went.

That's the key - even if I had a "bad day", I REQUIRE myself to write down something I'm thankful for.

And you know what?

The second I am done writing what I'm thankful for, I realize that perhaps my day wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it was.

Listen, I challenge you to start doing this. It only takes like 2 minutes...

... and today is the PERFECT day to try it.

You will, without a doubt, transform your perspective, and because of that, it will change your attitude. (Just give it some time and be consistent).

And hey, it sure does beat anxiety! ;)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

- Philippians 4:6

And of course, Happy Thanksgiving!

Mikey

PS - By the way, "Are you sure you want to do that?" were the words that came out of my wife's mouth when I told her what I was doing on Black Friday.

You'll see. :)